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Air fryer shrimp skewers are perfect when I want something fast and light. These are great for appetizers, salad toppers, and more!

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Shrimp skewers made in the air fryer and served with slices of lime.

Shrimp skewers are a delicious and tasty recipe made in the air fryer. You only need fresh shrimp, and little seasoning, and about 10 minutes of cooking time.

I love making these as appetizers, to add to a salad, or even for shrimp tacos.

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They’re quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!

If you love this shrimp recipe, you might want to check out this article with over 15 of our favorite air fryer shrimp recipes.

Needed:

  • Air Fryer
  • Wooden skewers

Ingredients:

  • 20 large shrimp
Shrimp, limes, wooden skewers, and salt and pepper on a table.

How to Make Shrimp Skewers in the Air Fryer:

  1. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.

  2. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  3. Place the shrimp on the wooden skewers and then add them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

    fresh shrimp on skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

  4. Air fry the shrimp at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-9 minutes.

    Air fried shrimp skewers in the air fryer basket.

  5. Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve.

It’s a quick and easy dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Air fried shrimp skewers on a white plate with sliced of lime.

FAQs

What can I serve with shrimp skewers?

Serve shrimp skewers over rice, roasted vegetables, or by themselves with cocktail sauce. You can also serve these air fried shrimp over a salad or for shrimp tacos.

What seasonings can I use on my shrimp skewers?

You can season the shrimp however you desire. Add a little lemon pepper seasoning, or Old Bay seasoning before cooking. You can also just opt for a little salt and pepper. It’s up to you and how you would like to serve them.

How long do I cook shrimp in the air fryer?

The larger the shrimp, the more cook time you may need to add to the recipe. For large shrimp, I find that 380 degrees Fahrenheit at 8-9 minutes is perfect.

Shrimp skewers are a fun and easy recipe to serve as an appetizer or for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They are light, full of protein, and made in under 10 minutes.

If you’re looking for more easy air fryer recipes, we have you covered.

Shrimp skewers made in the air fryer and served on a white plate.

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Overhead of shrimp skewers on a white plate with sliced limes.
5 from 3 votes
Servings: 4

Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers

By Jen
Air fryer shrimp skewers are perfect when I want something fast and light. These are great for appetizers, salad toppers, and more!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes
Total: 14 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 20 large shrimp, fresh, peeled

Instructions 

  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
  • Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the shrimp on the wooden skewers and then add them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the shrimp at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-9 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve.

Notes

Serve shrimp skewers over rice, roasted vegetables, or by themselves with cocktail sauce. You can also serve these air fried shrimp over a salad or for shrimp tacos.
You can season the shrimp however you desire. Add a little lemon pepper seasoning, or Old Bay seasoning before cooking. You can also just opt for a little salt and pepper. It’s up to you and how you would like to serve them.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.5g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 63mg, Sodium: 283mg, Potassium: 57mg, Vitamin A: 90IU, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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