Are you looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook shrimp? If so, you should try using an air fryer! Air frying is a great way to cook seafood because it doesn't require any oil. These air fryer shrimp are truly amazing.
These air fryer shrimp are crispy and full of flavor. This is a quick and easy meal to put together and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
While air frying, the shrimp will be cooked in its own juices, which helps retain its flavor and nutrients. In addition, air-fried shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So, if you're looking for a tasty and healthy way to prepare this nutrient-rich seafood, be sure to give air frying a try.
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Air Fryer Shrimp
I never imagined that I would enjoy shrimp as much. Shrimp is a great appetizer or main dish, and it's so so easy to make with the air fryer. This is a great dish to cook up for a quick and easy meal. Check out my shrimp tacos here.
Just season your shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then air fry at 380 F for 8 -10 minutes or 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. You'll have a delicious and healthy meal in no time and a negligible amount of oil. So it's so healthy also.
In this way, the shrimp cook up quickly and perfectly with crispy outer texture and juicy tender inside, and you can have a tasty and healthy meal on the table in no time.
Which air fryer do I use?
I use Philips XXL air fryer (affiliate link). Some of the other best air fryers include Cosori, Ninja 2-basket, Ninja XL 5.5QT, and much more at affordable prices available on Amazon.com.
Extra Tips to make perfect air fryer shrimp:-
Here are some tips for cooking shrimps in the air fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the shrimps. This will help them cook evenly and crisp up the prawns.
- Use a small amount of oil when cooking air fryer shrimp. You don't need much, just enough to coat the shrimp.
- Season the air fryer shrimp with your favorite spices or sauces before cooking. This will add extra flavor to the dish. If you have time in hand can marinate the shrimp for an hour or even overnight. This will help in infusing the flavor the best.
- Cook the raw shrimp for 8 - 10 minutes (depending on the size), or until they are pink and cooked through. They tend to shrink in size once they are cooked. Keep an eye on them so they don't overcook.
- You can also coat the shrimp with breadcrumbs for crispy bites. For that, you may need an eggwash too to coat the crumbs.
Air fryer shrimp is a quick and easy dish that everyone will love. These air fryer shrimp are crispy and flavorful, and best of all, it takes just a few minutes to make. Give this dish a try for your next meal!
F A Qs
Yes, absolutely. These are normally pre-cooked. Place the frozen shrimps in the basket and cook at 380 F for 6 -8 minutes or till it's cooked golden. No need to thaw the frozen shrimps. They will automatically thawed during the air frying process. If the frozen shrimp is raw, cook for 8 - 10 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Cook until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through for about 8 - 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Decide the time depending on the size of the shrimp.
Cook shrimp at 380 F (190 C) for 8 - 10 minutes. Timing may vary by 2 minutes if the shrimp is smaller in size. Flip them halfway for best results.
Air Fry breaded shrimp at 400 F for 8 - 10 minutes or till they look crispy and golden. Don't overcook. Flip the breaded shrimp in the halfway for even cooking.
Shrimp tastes best with simple seasonings like salt & pepper, garlic powder, a pinch of paprika, and a dash of lemon juice is enough. However, for an intense flavor, you may love to add other sauces and seasonings to the shrimp.
Shrimp when cooked inverts and curls into a C-shape that is tight and smaller than its original size. It turns opaque pink or orange color and shrinks to a firm texture.
Air Fryer Shrimp
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp cleaned, deveined, with/without tail
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika adjust as per taste
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cleaned prawns in a mixing bowl.
- Add the seasonings mentioned above or any seasonings of your choice.
- Drizzle oil on the shrimps.
- Toss to mix them well or use hands to mix the seasonings to coat the shrimps nicely.
- Or use a brush to coat them.
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 f for 3 minutes.
- Take out the basket and place the shrimps in a single layer.
- Make in batches and arrange the shrimp in single layer for even cooking.
- Start the air fryer at 380 F for 8 - 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove once done and serve hot.
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