Description
This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy way to prepare shrimp with a smoky and slightly spicy seasoning. Perfectly cooked in minutes, the shrimp come out tender with a delightful crisp on the edges, making them ideal for a main course or as an addition to salads, tacos, and pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off as desired)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for approximately 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper until all shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange Shrimp in Basket: Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not overlapping to promote even cooking and crisping.
- Cook Shrimp: Air fry the shrimp for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to allow even exposure to heat. The shrimp should be pink, opaque, and slightly crisp around the edges when done.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the shrimp promptly from the air fryer to prevent overcooking. Serve hot with lemon wedges and optionally your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle the cooked shrimp with chopped parsley or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- These shrimp are perfect as a protein addition to salads, tacos, or pasta dishes.
- If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are fully thawed and patted dry before seasoning to achieve the best texture.
