Description
Succulent air fryer shrimp bring Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. Crispy, tender shrimp deliver zesty seasoning and quick satisfaction for home cooks seeking delicious seafood in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheating: Activate the air fryer to 400F (200C) and allow a brief 3-minute warm-up for optimal cooking conditions.
- Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, generously coat shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Positioning: Carefully arrange shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, potentially requiring multiple batches to maintain proper air circulation and crisp texture.
- Cooking: Air fry for 6-8 minutes, midway pausing to gently flip shrimp, promoting uniform golden-pink coloration and consistent cooking throughout.
- Finishing: Remove shrimp when they transform to opaque pink and develop a firm, succulent texture using heat-resistant tongs.
- Garnishing: Elevate the dish by drizzling fresh lemon juice over the hot shrimp, then sprinkle finely chopped parsley to introduce vibrant color and herbaceous notes.
- Serving: Present immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity, ensuring a delectable culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Ensure shrimp are in a single layer without touching to achieve crispy, evenly cooked results with optimal air circulation.
- Check Cooking Time: Monitor shrimp closely at 6-8 minutes since they cook quickly and can become rubbery if overcooked; look for opaque pink color and firm texture.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper; experiment with alternative herbs like dill or chili powder for diverse flavor profiles.
- Quick Preparation Hack: Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum crispiness and better spice adherence during air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 200mg