Air Fryer Fried Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
317 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp
Description
This recipe calls for coating peeled and deveined shrimp first in a seasoned flour mixture, then beaten eggs, and finally a panko breadcrumb blend with salt, pepper, and paprika. The layered coating provides texture and mild spice.
The shrimp cook quickly at a high temperature in an air fryer, producing a crisp exterior without excess oil. Shaking the basket halfway through and spraying with cooking oil ensures even browning. The result is shrimp with a crunchy crust and tender interior.
Serving immediately maintains the crispness, paired with remoulade or other favorite dipping sauces. Cooking in batches keeps the shrimp in a single layer for best results and prevents steaming that softens the crust.
Ensure frozen shrimp are fully defrosted and patted dry before breading to achieve maximum crispness.Cook shrimp in batches to allow an even layer and prevent steaming, which can reduce crispiness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp black pepper divided
- 2 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 tsp paprika divided
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 lb. Shrimp I normally use 21/25, peeled and deveined, raw
- canola oil cooking spray or any nonstick spray
- remoulade sauce store-bought
Instructions
- Get out 3 shallow bowls. To the first one, add flour, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Stir with a fork until combined.
- In the second bowl, add 2 eggs and whisk. In the third bowl, add the panko and the remaining 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp paprika. Stir with a fork to combine.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, then coat the shrimp, one at a time, in the flour mixture, then in the eggs, then in the panko mixture. Set aside on a plate and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Add breaded shrimp in a single layer to the bottom of the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with a canola oil cooking spray, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Shake the basket, lightly spray with oil again, and cook another 5 minutes, or until shrimp is golden brown.
- Serve hot, with any dipping sauces you like.
Notes
- Ensure frozen shrimp are fully defrosted and patted dry before breading to achieve maximum crispness.
- Cook shrimp in batches to allow an even layer and prevent steaming, which can reduce crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 379mg | 126% |
| Sodium | 2278mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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