10 Minute Air Fryer Shrimp
This air fryer shrimp cooks up in just 10 minutes! Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, it’s perfect as a main with veggies or added to salads and bowls for extra flavor!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp medium to large
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika or smoked
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- To garnish lemon wedges, sprinkle of fresh parsley
Instructions
- If needed, clean the shrimp by removing the shells and veins. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF/200ºC.
- In a small small bowl, mix the paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the olive oil and whisk well.
- Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour the seasoning over them. Toss to coat, or rub the seasoning on all sides with your hands.
- Arrange the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If needed, cook in batches for the best results.
- Air fry for 6 minutes at 400ºF/200ºC, flipping once halfway. Note that Larger shrimp can take up to 8-9 minutes. Once ready, enjoy the air fryer shrimp with a drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Video
Notes
Seasoning options: Other great seasonings include cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, allspice, cloves, lemon pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom.
How can you tell if the shrimp is cooked? When fully cooked, the shrimp will turn pink or orange and form a C shape. When pierced with a fork, the cooked shrimp will give a little resistance but still be tender.
Check the blog post for more tips and serving ideas!
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg