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This easy Air Fryer shrimp takes just a few ingredients and under 15 minutes to make. It’s the perfect addition to your salads and grain bowls, and splendid when served as an appetizer along with a nice dipping sauce.
Just like my Air Fryer Cajun shrimp, these come out perfectly juicy and plump every single time!
Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins to cook with, especially for a busy weeknight dinner. The reason? It comes together SO quickly, and because of how versatile it is.
My Air Fryer garlic butter shrimp and Air Fryer bang bang shrimp have both been on dinner rotation in my household, but for those days when I just want to keep it really really simple, I turn to this recipe. If you love shrimp as much as I do, you’ve got to check out my collection of15+ Air Fryer shrimp recipes to have at hand.
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✨ Flavor: Juicy and savory.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 6 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 11 minutes.
👥 Servings: 4 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: No.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: To get that beautiful golden brown color on the shrimp, make sure you dab them and remove all excess moisture before you season them.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s really, really easy to make! All you need is your trusty Air Fryer, some pantry staples and under 15 minutes.
- It’s so versatile. Use air fried shrimp as a filling for your homemade tacos or add them to your salad bowl.
- Unlike my Air Fryer breaded shrimp, this one’s low carb and gluten free too- perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Recipe Ingredients
- Shrimp: Peeled and deveined. I chose to keep the tails on here, but you can remove them if that’s what you prefer.
- Olive oil: To help the seasonings stick to the shrimp.
- Seasonings: I kept it simple and just used a bit of chili powder, garlic powder and my favorite Italian seasoning. Sometimes, I like to add my homemade poultry seasoning too.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- For a citrusy zing, add some lemon juice and lemon zest into the marinade. I did this when I made my Air Fryer lemon garlic shrimp and they turned out SO delicious.
- You could also use the seasoning from my Air Fryer blackened salmon bites recipe to marinate the shrimp- it’s just addictive!
- Season the shrimp in salt, pepper, honey and mustard along with a dash of olive oil to make the best honey mustard shrimp. This one’s inspired by my Air Fryer honey mustard salmon recipe.
How to Make Air Fryer Shrimp
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Add them to a bowl along with the olive oil and seasonings. Toss well to coat everything nicely.
- Transfer the seasoned shrimp to the Air Fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Air fry at 370 F for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time.
- Once they look slightly golden brown, take them out and serve immediately.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
I love whipping up this Air Fryer shrimp as a weeknight meal along with a simple vegie side like my Air Fryer asparagus or Air Fryer frozen green beans. You can also pair it with my favorite Air Fryer spaghetti squash to make it more filling, or toss it into your simple salad or grain bowls to bump up the protein.
Sometimes, I serve these with my Air Fryer quesadillas, some Air Fryer honey garlic chicken wings and an assortment of dips and sauces. They’re always a crowd pleaser!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp- check the Air Fryer basket at the 6-7 minute mark. Overcooked shrimp can be really tough and chewy, and you don’t want that.
- The cooking time will depend on the size of the shrimp and the kind of Air Fryer you’re using. Larger shrimp may take an extra minute to cook and smaller ones can cook quicker.
- To make the shrimp crispier, add some cornstarch along with the seasonings. I did this when I made my Air Fryer tofu.
- To make cleanup easier, line your Air Fryer basket with a silicone mat or parchment paper liners.
- Team up your leftover air fried shrimp with some Air Fryer peppers and onions to make the easiest shrimp fajitas!
Recipe FAQs
Check the shrimp’s tail, if it looks opaque and no longer transclucent, the shrimp is done!
You can, but the cooking time will be different! Refer to my Air Fryer frozen shrimp recipe to do it the right way.
You can store your leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
To reheat the leftover shrimp, simply pop them back in your Air Fryer for 2-3 minutes until they have warmed up.
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Air Fryer Shrimp
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, uncooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- After removing the shells, rinse the shrimp and pat them dry. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil and then add seasonings and toss with shrimp until they are seasoned.
- Pour the shrimp into the basket, leaving enough room between them so they aren't stacked.
- Air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- To determine doneness, the base of the shrimp tail will be an opaque color, and no longer translucent.
Notes
- The cooking time will depend on the size of your shrimp. Keep an eye out at the 6 minute mark to check for doneness.
- Pat dry the shrimp before you marinate. This will help the shrimp get that slight golden brown color.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Flip them over at the 2-3 minute mark to let them cook on the other side too.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I didn’t have any chili powder so I used 1/4 tsp mild curry! It was great!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them!