Ultimate Easy Air-Fried Shrimp Recipe
This Easy Air-Fried Shrimp Recipe delivers crispy, flavorful shrimp in under 30 minutes with minimal oil. Seasoned with garlic, paprika, and chili flakes, then tossed in a rich butter-soy lemon sauce, this dish is perfect as an appetizer, main course, or topping. Air frying ensures a golden, crunchy texture while keeping the shrimp tender and juicy. Serve it with rice, salads, or sandwiches for a quick and delicious meal!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs shrimp peeled, deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Meanwhile, clean and devein the shrimp if necessary. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy texture.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, chilli flakes, onion powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not overcrowded.
- Air fry for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet melt the butter, then add in the rest of the ingredients.
- Once the shrimp turn golden and slightly crispy, remove them from the air fryer then toss into the sauce. Serve immediately as is or with rice
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 36gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 289mgSodium: 842mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 579IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg
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