Description
Indulge in crispy, flavorful shrimp made effortlessly in your air fryer! This Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe brings the taste of a five-star seafood restaurant right to your kitchen without the mess or fuss of deep-frying. Perfectly seasoned and quick to prepare, these shrimp are ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve them on tacos, over salads, or as a delightful appetizer. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse frozen shrimp under cold water until thawed; pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix Your Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp until evenly coated.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to preheat at 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, shaking halfway through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and garnish with lemon wedges or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg