Description
This easy and flavorful Air Fryer Shrimp recipe uses frozen shrimp tossed in a simple blend of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon juice, then quickly air fried to juicy, perfectly cooked bite-sized delights. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a healthy and delicious seafood option for a quick weeknight meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb (450g) frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it run for 5 minutes to ensure it’s thoroughly heated.
- Prepare the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the frozen shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until all the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the shrimp: Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Air fry the shrimp: Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to allow shrimp to cook evenly and develop a light crisp.
- Finish and serve: Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving plate, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure shrimp cook evenly.
- You can adjust seasoning amounts to taste, adding more garlic or paprika if preferred.
- Using tail-on shrimp adds visual appeal and makes them easier to handle as finger food.
- If your shrimp are not cooked evenly, increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes as needed.
- Serve with a side of dipping sauce like cocktail sauce or garlic aioli for extra flavor.
