Description
A quick and healthy recipe for crisp-tender shrimp made effortlessly in the air fryer. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish delivers bold flavor with minimal ingredients and cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined)
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp: Rinse under cold water and pat completely dry.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp until evenly coated.
- Arrange: Lay shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook: Air fry at 400°F for about 8 minutes. Flip halfway if desired for extra crispiness. Shrimp should be pink and opaque.
- Serve: Remove from air fryer, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Use thawed shrimp for best texture.
- Add lemon juice or garlic butter post-cooking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
