Nothing better than this easy air fryer shrimp recipe! Juicy shrimp prawns seasoned in a delicious spice blend and air fried, all in under 10 minutes.
AIR FRYER SHRIMP
This air fryer shrimp is truly effortless! Juicy and flavorful shrimp prawns ready in under 10 minutes. Whether in need of an appetizer, topping, side or entrée, this shrimp is perfect. The spice blend is a mix of staple seasonings to create the ultimate taste. The air fryer method is truly going to become a favorite, so easy and fast!
WHAT YOU NEED-
You can have this effortless recipe ready with just a few pantry staple ingredients!
- Shrimp– You want to use raw shrimp prawns that are peeled and de-veined. You can use medium or large shrimp. If you are making these as an appetizer, you can keep the tails for a prettier dish!
- Oil– To ensure the shrimp remains juicy, we toss them in oil. You can use vegetable, canola, olive oil, or any other oil you use.
- Flavor– For the flavor, we use our go-to seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. You can also substitute our seasoning mixture for you go-to blends, such as Cajun seasoning, old bay, lemon pepper, etc.
HOW TO COOK SHRIMP IN AIR FRYER
Have this shrimp recipe ready in under 10 minutes! You will not believe how EASY it is to make it.
- Peel, de-vein and rinse the shrimp. Completely pat dry and add into a bowl.
- Toss the shrimp with the oil and seasoning blend.
- Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket and cook until the shrimp is opaque.
- Serve as desired.
STORING AND REHEATING
This shrimp can go a long way if stored properly! Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. To reheat just add back into the air fryer or microwave. The shrimp is even good cold!
SERVING IDEAS
There are several different ways that you can enjoy this shrimp, that is why we love this recipe! Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy this dish:
- Appetizer– After the shrimp is cooked drizzle the shrimp in some lemon and serve with cocktail sauce. This recipe makes for the perfect cocktail shrimp appetizer.
- Tacos– These shrimps are the perfect protein to add to tacos and quesadillas.
- Stir Fry– Looking for a protein to add to your stir fry? Add this air fryer shrimp to your stir fry, it is especially good in Lo Mein!
- Pasta– You can use this shrimp by adding it to your Alfredo pasta, Cajun Pasta, scampi, carbonara and all the other classic pasta dishes.
- Salad– Use this shrimp as a topping or additive for your salad!
Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp oil
Instructions
- Peel and de-vein the shrimp prawns. Rinse and fully pat dry and add to a bowl.
- Add the seasonings and oil to the bowl and toss until the shrimp is fully coated in the seasoning.
- Transfer the seasoned shrimp to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 5-6 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired.
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