Crispy Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Shrimp
Make perfectly crispy and flavorful shrimp in your air fryer in under 15 minutes. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a quick weeknight meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 13 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove the basket and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the hot shrimp. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat them very dry before seasoning.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray before adding the Parmesan cheese in the final minute.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your shrimp; smaller shrimp cook faster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 41
- Cholesterol: 280