Air Fryer Shrimp
If you’re looking for a fast and flavorful seafood dish, air fryer shrimp is the way to go! In just minutes, you can achieve perfectly juicy shrimp with a slight crisp on the outside, all without the need for heavy oils or frying.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the avocado oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture. Let the shrimp marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, place the seasoned shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Cook the shrimp in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
- Once the shrimp are pink and opaque, remove them from the air fryer.
- Serve the air fryer shrimp hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.