Description
This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe delivers crispy and juicy shrimp in just minutes. Perfect for salads, tacos, or a quick snack, it’s a simple way to enjoy flavorful shrimp anytime. Enjoy fast and fuss-free Air Fryer Shrimp every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb / 450 g shrimp or prawns large peeled deveined
- 2 tablespoons / 30 ml light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon / 2 g paprika
- 1 teaspoon / 3 g garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon / 3 g salt
- ¼ teaspoon / 0.5 g black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your air fryer to 400°F or 200°C.
- Dry the shrimp with a paper towel, then toss them gently in a bowl with the olive oil and seasonings until evenly coated.
- Spread the shrimp out in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding crowding.
- Cook the shrimp at 400°F or 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes, checking near the end to make sure they are cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- You can use shrimp or prawns
- Adjust cooking times based on shrimp size
- Substitute any high smoke point cooking oil
- Pre-made seasoning rub of about 3 teaspoons can be used
- Confirm doneness with a thermometer
- shrimp should reach 145°F or 63°C internally
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Method: Air Fryer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146.6kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 933.5mg
- Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.9g + 5.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 1.9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 15.6g
- Cholesterol: 142.9mg