Description
Golden, crispy, and full of bold flavor, this Air Fryer Shrimp recipe delivers restaurant-quality seafood in under 20 minutes. With a simple blend of spices and a light oil mist, these shrimp cook up perfectly juicy on the inside with a lightly crisp exterior — all without deep frying.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil or oil spray
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving
Dipping sauce of choice
Instructions
1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan (if using).
3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
4. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the basket; do not overcrowd.
5. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. Shrimp are done when pink, curled, and lightly crisped.
7. Remove and garnish with chopped parsley.
8. Serve hot with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
Notes
Use large shrimp for best texture.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer to ensure even cooking.
Optional Parmesan adds flavor and a touch of crisp.
Serve with lemon and fresh parsley for a restaurant-style finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, air fryer, seafood, easy, quick, gluten-free