Air Fryer Shrimp
Crispy, juicy shrimp cooked to perfection in the air fryer with minimal oil. A quick and healthy appetizer or main dish ready in under 15 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each for even cooking. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are pink and opaque with lightly golden edges.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of cocktail sauce or garlic aioli.