Air Fryer Shrimp

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These Air Fryer Shrimp are plump, juicy and perfectly seasoned! This healthy dish is ready in just 8 minutes and requires pantry staples to make it.

If you enjoy using your air fryer, you may also like my Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon recipe and the popular Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets that are always a big hit with kids!

Did you know you can make delicious shrimp in your air fryer? I have been testing this recipe for the past few weeks and I am so happy with the results! I brushed the shrimp with seasoning and oil mixture, then cooked them for 8 minutes in the air fryer. This healthy dish is quick and easy to make, even if you never cooked shrimp or used the air fryer!

Ingredients:

• shrimp: I recommend medium or jumbo size
• oil: I used olive oil
• seasoning: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and black pepper

How to make Air Fryer Shrimp?

• Start by cleaning the shrimp. Remove shells and veins.
• Mix oil with seasoning in a small bowl.
• Brush shrimp with seasoning mixture.
• Arrange shrimp in air fryer basket or rack.
• Cook for 8 minutes (no need to turn them).

Serving:

Serve this shrimp as a main dish with rice or pasta, as a taco filling with fresh veggie salsa OR as a salad topping for a light meal.

Storing:

All leftovers should be stored in a container with lid, in the fridge, for up to 3 days. You can reheat the shrimp in the air fryer or microwave for a couple of minutes.

More air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Zucchini
• Air Fryer French Fries
• Air Fryer Fried Chicken
• Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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Air Fryer Shrimp

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

23 mins

 

These Air Fryer Shrimp are plump, juicy and perfectly seasoned! This healthy dish is ready in just 8 minutes and requires pantry staples to make it.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer shrimp

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 134 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Cleaning the shrimp by removing shells and veins. Run under tap water, then pat dry with paper towel.
2. Mix oil with seasoning in a small bowl.
3. Brush shrimp with seasoning mixture on both sides.
4. Arrange shrimp in air fryer basket or rack, in a single layer.
5. Cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes (no need to turn them).
6. Serve.

Recipe Notes

• I recommend medium or jumbo size shrimp.
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Shrimp

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 286mg95%

Sodium 1172mg51%

Potassium 91mg3%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 62IU1%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 168mg17%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.