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Air Fryer Shrimp

Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp: Quick, Juicy, and Full of Flavor

Enjoy quick, juicy, and flavorful Air Fryer Shrimp that bring a delightful crunch to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp or prawns peeled and deveined; thawed if frozen
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp light olive oil helps achieve crispy texture
  • 1 tbsp paprika smoked paprika can be used for a wood-grilled flavor
  • 1 tsp garlic powder fresh minced garlic could be substituted
  • 1 tsp salt use sea salt or kosher salt as alternatives
  • 1 tsp black pepper add cayenne for a spicy kick

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Pat the large shrimp dry with paper towels, ensuring they are peeled and deveined.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with light olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Carefully place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
  6. Once done, carefully remove the shrimp from the basket and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep shrimp dry before cooking to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

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