Air Fryer Seasoned Shrimp
Air Fryer Shrimp is a fast, flavorful seafood dish seasoned with garlic and paprika, cooked hot and quick until juicy and tender. Perfect for appetizers, bowls, salads, and weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 144kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Mix oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pat shrimp dry and toss to coat. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Cook at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to cook evenly.
- Remove once the shrimp are pink and opaque with a curled shape. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley if desired
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Don’t skip drying the shrimp; moisture prevents browning.
- You can use frozen shrimp, but thaw them first for even cooking.
- If using jumbo shrimp, increase the cooking time by 1–2 minutes.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with melted garlic butter after cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.3mg