5.0 from 51 votes
Crispy Popcorn Shrimp
Perfectly seasoned & breaded shrimp comes out crispy and delicious.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound small shrimp peeled and deveined
- cooking spray or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk eggs and water in a bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl with salt & pepper.
- Combine both breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a third bowl.
- Toss shrimp in the flour and shake off any excess.
- Dip in egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs gently pressing to adhere.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (see notes for air fryer or deep fryer).
- Spray shrimp with cooking spray until well coated. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake 6 minutes. Flip shrimp and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
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To Air Fry
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Spray shrimp with cooking spray until well coated. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 2 minutes. Flip shrimp and air fry an additional 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
To Deep Fry
- Heat deep fryer or oil to 350°F.
- Add shrimp in small batches and cook 3-4 minutes or until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Smaller shrimp may need less time, larger shrimp may need more time.Season with salt or seasoned salt after cooking.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Spray shrimp with cooking spray until well coated. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 2 minutes. Flip shrimp and air fry an additional 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
- Heat deep fryer or oil to 350°F.
- Add shrimp in small batches and cook 3-4 minutes or until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292
(15%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
225mg
(75%)
Sodium
1276mg
(53%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
598IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1276mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 598IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.