Description
Looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy way to cook shrimp? This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor—all in just 10 minutes! Whether you’re making it for dinner, meal prep, or a snack, this dish is low-carb, keto-friendly, and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Serving (Optional):
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Cocktail sauce, garlic butter, or ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2-3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Step 2: Season the Shrimp
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Add lemon juice and mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.
Step 3: Air Fry the Shrimp
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overcrowd).
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly crispy.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
- Transfer to a plate and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- umbo shrimp? Increase cooking time to 8-10 minutes.
- No air fryer? Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10-12 minutes or sauté on the stove for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Want extra crispy shrimp? Toss in ½ cup panko breadcrumbs before air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~120
- Sodium: ~450mg
- Fat: ~5g
- Carbohydrates: ~1g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~20g