Air Fryer Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
234 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Shrimp
Description
This recipe begins by preheating the air fryer and preparing a flavored oil mixture with garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and optional Dijon mustard to coat the shrimp. If using frozen raw shrimp, they are first thawed in the air fryer, then patted dry and tossed in the seasoning mixture to ensure an even coating.
The shrimp are arranged in a single layer with space between each to ensure proper cooking, then air fried at 400°F for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. This results in shrimp that are pink with a slightly opaque white flesh inside, indicating doneness. The shrimp can be served on their own or paired with the remoulade sauce, which offers a creamy, tangy complement.
The recipe also notes that shrimp can be cooked with shells on to lock in juices, though shells should be removed before eating. Leftover shrimp can be refrigerated up to three days and reheated briefly in the air fryer to maintain texture.
Ingredients
For the Air Fryer Shrimp
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled, deveined, tail on or off (frozen or fresh, cooked or raw, jumbo
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
For the Remoulade Sauce (OPTIONAL)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400° F ( 205° C) for at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and Dijon mustard just until homogeneous in a large bowl. Reserve!
- If using frozen raw shrimp, place them all into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes. They will be thawed at the end.
- Remove shrimp using a slotted spoon and then pat it dry using a paper towel. Toss them into the oil/spice mixture until fully covered with the mixture.
- Discard the water and pat dry the basket carefully (use gloves to not get burned). Place shrimp in one layer using tongs, leaving space between them to cook. Cook for additional 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. You don’t need to spray the basket with cooking spray because the shrimp are tossed in oil.
- Serve with your favorite sauce as an appetizer or as a main dish over (cauliflower) rice noodles, with asparagus, or another side of choice.
- If using frozen cooked shrimp, colossal (larger than jumbo) is the perfect shrimp for this recipe because it won’t be overcooked and chewy. Thaw them in the air fryer for 5 minutes and follow the recipe above, except that you will cook the shrimp for 3 minutes instead of 5 minutes after tossing in the oil/spice mixture.
- If shrimp is fresh and either raw or pre-cooked, skip the first 5 minutes of this recipe and cook it already tossed in the oil/spice mixture.
- To prepare the remoulade sauce, mix all the ingredients together until homogeneous.
Notes
- Properly cooked shrimp are pink with opaque white flesh and reach an internal temperature of 120°F (49°C).
- Cooking shrimp with shells on is possible and helps retain moisture; shells are removed before eating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes to preserve texture.
- Marinating shrimp in the seasoning mixture for 20 minutes before cooking enhances flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 572mg | 191% |
| Sodium | 2352mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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