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Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe

This air fryer shrimp is an easy and quick way to cook up delicious buttery, garlicky shrimp for any appetizer or main course!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic grated or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Instructions

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  1. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and drizzle them with olive oil.
  2. Season lightly with salt and pepper. 
  3. Place the shrimp in a single layer and air fry at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes. 
  4. While the shrimp cook, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, grated garlic, and minced thyme. 
  5. When the air fryer has finished, brush each shrimp with garlic butter and air fry at 400 degrees F for another 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp are bright pink and no longer limp to the touch. 
  6. Enjoy these shrimp with cocktail sauce, on a salad, or with your favorite sides. 
  7. Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. 

Notes

  • Medium shrimp is sized at 21-25 shrimp per pound. 
  • You can use larger-sized shrimp, but you will need to cook the shrimp for a minute to a few minutes longer, depending on size. 
  • I used frozen peeled and deveined shrimp to make this recipe even easier. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 270mg (90%) Sodium 1154mg (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 270mg 90%
Sodium 1154mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.