Air Fryer Shrimp

Have you tried making Air fryer shrimp? They are crunchy, tender, and juicy with lots of flavors. If you have not tried one for yourself then you should give it a try.

I like to try new food. I would go crazy sometimes when I discovered that air fryer shrimp tastes so good. And it’s worth making.

You can make air fryer shrimp using the fresh shrimp or frozen ones will also work great. You’ll love how juicy and plump air fryer shrimp turns out in no time.

And if you want to try something new then you can go ahead and make air fryer shrimp with shell. If you would like to give it a try then choose the shrimp with very thin shells so you can easily chew and swallow.

Today I’ll be sharing with you some tips and tricks for the recipe. And don’t miss out on the serving ideas and FAQs.

 

How to clean the shrimp?

Cleaning shrimp should not be stressful. It’s easier than it sounds.

Take a small paring knife, make a shallow cut on the back of the shrimp.

Then with the tip of the knife pull out the vine. Vine is a thin string dark in color that is just beneath the surface.

Remove the shells as well.

After that rinse the shrimp and dry them with a paper towel.

Ingredients for air fryer shrimp

The ingredients I used for this hot air fryer shrimp recipe are minimal and most of them are already present in your pantry.

• 1lb Shrimp (medium/ jumbo I have used medium)
• 2 tablespoons oil (olive/vegetable/avocado)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic/ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and Pepper to taste

 

How to make air fryer shrimp?

1. First of all, start by cleaning the shrimp. Remove the shells and vines, rinse thoroughly and dry them using a paper towel. Follow the above instruction while removing the shells and vines from the shrimp.
2. Take a mixing bowl to add oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix them well.
3. After that add the shrimp into the seasoning mixture and toss them to coat well. You can also brush the seasoning mixture over the shrimp.
4. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the marinated shrimp in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook them at 200C/400F for 8-10 minutes. Toss them halfway through the cooking process.
6. Remove your air fryer fried shrimp from the basket and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

 

You can find the air fryer shrimp recipe in the printable card below.

How do you know shrimp is done?

Most of you might be thinking about how to know if the shrimp is done cooking. Here’s how you know if the shrimp is done.

The easy way is to use a thermometer. When the internal temperature of the cooked shrimp hits 115-120F it’s done.

If you’re not using the thermometer, then you should eyeball them. When the shrimp turns pink and red and the flesh is not transparent anymore it’s done.

You need to eyeball air fryer shrimp because you don’t want your shrimp to be overcooked. Because overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery.

 

Tips for making crunchy air fryer shrimp

• Here are some of the tips and tricks that can help you have the best air fryer shrimp.
• Always preheat your air fryer before cooking any kind of food. This process gives you the best result and reduces the cooking time later.
• You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. If using frozen then make sure you thaw the shrimp before marinating.
• Marinate the shrimp ahead if you have time for an extra flavor.
• Place the marinated air fryer shrimp in a single layer and give enough space in between. This will allow the hot air to circulate and cook the shrimp perfectly.
• Flip or toss the air fryer shrimp through the cooking process. That'll help the shrimp to cook evenly and give the best result.

 

Serving ideas for air fryer shrimp

You can simply serve your shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce. Or here are some of the best combinations for your air fryer shrimp.

1. Asparagus: You can simply make air fryer asparagus in 10 minutes. Serve the air fryer shrimp and asparagus and enjoy your healthy dinner.
2.  Salad: Serve your crunchy air fryer shrimp along with creamy macaroni salad. Or you can also serve the crunchy air-fried shrimp with fresh Greek salad, Broccoli Salad, Orzo Salad.
3. Mashed Potatoes: Creamy, buttery, cheesy, and garlicky mashed potatoes can be best combined with the crunchy shrimp.
4. Air fried vegetables: You can also serve the air fryer shrimp with different air fried vegetables. Such as Air fryer broccoli, Air fryer fingerling potatoes, air fryer carrot, air fryer green bean casserole, Air fryer Brussel sprouts and potatoes, etc.

 

Here are some of the frequently asked questions

 

Can you put frozen shrimp in an air fryer?

Absolutely, you can cook frozen shrimp in an air fryer. However, you need to thaw them first before marinating them.

 

How long does it take to air fry frozen shrimp?

Air fryer shrimp cook time is about 5 minutes for frozen cooked shrimp at 200C/400F. And for frozen raw shrimp it takes about 10-12 minutes at 200/400F.
Make sure you toss them halfway through the cooking process.

 

How can I store the air fryer shrimp?

Always keep your leftover shrimp in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. They are good for 2-3 days.

 

How to reheat the air fryer shrimp?

Place the leftover shrimp in the air fryer basket and heat them at 190C/375F for 5 minutes or until they are warm. Enjoy your shrimp.

 

Are shrimp healthy?

Yes, shrimp is very nutritious and healthy. They are high in protein and have a low number of calories with varieties of minerals and vitamins.

 

Equipment
Air Fryer

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Calories- 130kcal | Sodium- 1170mg | Fat- 4g | Saturated Fat- 1g | Potassium- 90mg | Cholesterol- 283 mg | Sugar- 1g | Protein- 23g | Carbohydrates- 1g | Fiber- 1g | Iron- 3mg | Vitamin A- 61IU | Vitamin C- 5 mg | Calcium- 165 mg |

If you like air fryer shrimp, look what else you can air fry:

• Air Fryer Scallops
• Air Fryer Drumsticks

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