Air Fryer Shrimp

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5 from 7 votes

Tender, plum Air Fryer Shrimp is an easy dinner recipe ready in 15 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the olive oil and seasoning. Add shrimp to bowl and toss to coat.
Arrange shrimp in the air fryer baskets or rack in a single layer, you may need to do this in two batches.
Cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on side if desired.

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Notes

Whether you use fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp, be sure to pat them dry before you cook them. This will make it easier to get a light crust on the shrimp when they cook.
If you use smaller shrimp, you will need to adjust the cooking time. The nice thing about an air fryer is that it’s easy to check on them while they cook. Once the shrimp are pink and a little curled up, they are done.
Cook them in a single layer so they cook evenly – don’t pile them in the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
Store leftover seasoned shrimp in an airtight container. They will keep well in the refrigerator for three to four days.

How To Store Leftover Shrimp

If you have leftovers place the shrimp in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

How To Reheat Leftover Shrimp

To reheat leftover shrimp place back in the air fryer for a few minutes to warm them. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes. They will dry out quickly so make sure to not overcook them.

You can also use a microwave and warm them for 30 seconds a time until warmed through.

We feel that the air fryer is the best option for reheating shrimp and gives the best texture to the shrimp.

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