Description
A quick and easy air fryer shrimp recipe that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until each shrimp is well coated.
- Place the seasoned shrimp in the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, gently shaking the basket halfway through until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges for added flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, consider variations like adding dried herbs or swapping seasoning. Leftover shrimp can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg