Description
This easy air fryer shrimp recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, crispy shrimp in under 15 minutes! A healthier alternative to traditional fried shrimp, it’s perfect as an appetizer or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, then add garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne (if using), dried oregano, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through. Shrimp are done when pink, opaque, and slightly crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove shrimp from air fryer, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Garlic Butter Shrimp: Toss cooked shrimp in melted butter with minced garlic and parsley.
- Spicy Cajun Shrimp: Replace seasonings with Cajun seasoning.
- Coconut Shrimp: Dip shrimp in egg, then coat with shredded coconut and panko before air frying.
- Honey Garlic Shrimp: Mix 1 tablespoon honey with olive oil and seasonings.
- Panko-Crusted Shrimp: Coat shrimp in seasoned panko breadcrumbs before air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: seafood
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer shrimp, crispy shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, healthy fried shrimp, quick seafood dish