Description
Air fryer shrimp is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner. Ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, crispy shrimp with barely any oil. Whether you’re throwing them in tacos, serving over rice, or enjoying as a high-protein snack, these shrimp come out juicy on the inside and lightly crisped on the outside. With smoky spices and a hint of garlic and lemon, they’re guaranteed to impress. The best part? Clean-up is a breeze, and the whole recipe is beginner-friendly. Ideal for anyone looking for a healthy, flavor-packed dish with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 7–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are pink and slightly crisp.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate shrimp for 10–30 minutes before cooking.
- Avoid overcooking—shrimp turn rubbery quickly.
- Serve with rice, salad, tacos, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 185mg