Description
This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly cooked shrimp with a flavorful blend of spices. With a crispy exterior and tender interior, this dish is versatile and perfect for a main course or to top salads and tacos. A healthy and delicious seafood option that’s ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Prepare the shrimp: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Cook the shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-30 minutes before air frying.
- Delicious served over rice, in tacos, or on top of a salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg