Description
Crispy, flavorful, and quick, this air fryer shrimp recipe delivers perfectly cooked shrimp in under 20 minutes. Great as an appetizer, salad topping, or main dish.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and fully cooked.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
Toss with lime juice and cilantro for a tropical twist.
Use Cajun seasoning for a bold, Southern flavor.
Double garlic powder or add minced garlic for a garlicky punch.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
