Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe
Juicy, garlicky shrimp cooked to perfection in the air fryer in just minutes. A fast, flavorful weeknight protein that’s perfect for salads, tacos, bowls, or dipping with lemon butter.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels to help them crisp.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
- Air fry at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, add 1 tsp Old Bay or a squeeze of lemon before cooking. Avoid overcooking—shrimp are done as soon as they curl and turn opaque. Leftovers keep up to 2 days in the fridge; reheat briefly in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes.