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Get dinner on the table in less than 10 minutes when you make Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe. It is seasoned to perfection and easy for busy weeknights.
Have you tried cooking shrimp in the air fryer? It is SO good! Plus, it is really fast. We made this for dinner recently and the flavor was perfect and a hit all around.
I can’t even get takeout in the amount of time it takes to make this meal. Not to mention this tastes much better. You might not ever make shrimp another way. It is that good!
Seafood recipes are a family favorite, but my kids really like shrimp. They love when we make Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Garlic Parmesan Grilled Shrimp Recipe, Shrimp Fried Rice, Easy Shrimp Alfredo and Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas.
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Why We Love This Recipe
We have one of the larger air fryers and it is perfect. It is so fun and tasty to try new air fryer recipes each week. The air fryer cooks the shrimp perfectly with amazing flavor. It is a low carb and gluten-free recipe that my entire family loves.
All you need is simple seasoning to create flavorful shrimp any day of the week. Shrimp makes a great main dish recipe or served as an appetizers.
Ingredients
- Shrimp – We like to buy Jumbo Shrimp that has been peeled and deveined
- Olive Oil – You can also use avocado oil
- Garlic Powder – If you are out check out The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
- Paprika – You can use regular paprika or smoked paprika
- Italian Seasoning – Learn to make Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
This is a great base recipe for the shrimp. You can add in any of your favorite spices to mix up the flavor of the shrimp.
I love adding ½ teaspoon Basil, Thyme, Cajun seasoning, blackened seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning or lemon pepper seasoning. It is so easy to change this up. You can even toss with melted butter and for a delicious garlic butter flavor.
We have even made air fryer coconut shrimp with a breading made with large eggs, Panko Breadcrumbs and all purpose flour.
How to Make Shrimp in the Air Fryer
Step 1 – Take the peel shrimp and run under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 2 – Toss together the shrimp, olive oil and all the seasonings to make sure the shrimp is well coated. I normally use a medium size bowl to do this.
Step 3 – Next, you need to preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. No worries if you do not have this setting. Just run it on 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Put the shrimp in the basket so they can cook.
Step 4 – Let it air fry for about 7 to 8 minutes in the air fryer. Serve, seasoned with fresh lemon juice, salt and black pepper and enjoy with your favorite dip.
Expert Tips
- Prepare Shrimp – We like to buy shrimp that has been peeled and deveined. But if you do not have this option, this will need to be done before cooking shrimp.
- Preheat Air Fryer – If your air fryer has this function, we recommend preheating the air fryer. If it does not, then turn on your air fryer for a few minutes before air frying the shrimp.
- Single Layer – Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This helps to fully cook the shrimp.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fried Shrimp can be served with many different side dish recipes with cocktail sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. The shrimp is delicious topped on a Caesar Salad, serve in a rice bowl or with Quinoa you can even try one of these Side Dishes for Shrimp with one of these veggies.
- Coleslaw – This is so easy! We love to make tacos and top with this slaw.
- Air Fryer Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Parmesan Cheese Roasted Broccoli
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
- Easy Parmesan Pasta – mix the shrimp in and yum! Simple and delicious
We have also made The Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe wrapped in a tortillas and topped with Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa for a delicious variation. You can even make lettuce wraps for a low carb option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Air frying shrimp takes minutes to cook. You will know they are cooked when they are pink in color and opaque.
Place in the air fryer in a single layer just as above. However, the cooking time is slightly longer at 12-14 minutes if the shrimp is frozen. We also recommend to cook shrimp after you thaw it for a quick and easy option.
Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. See Leftover Shrimp Recipes.
There is no need to flip the shrimp while cooking the shrimp. The air will circulate as it cooks to fully cook the shrimp.
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Air Fryer Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Run the shrimp under cold water and then pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Mix together the shrimp, olive oil and all the seasonings together in a medium size bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Note: If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then run it on 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Then place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket (you may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 7-8 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
I love this recipe. I’ve probably made it over 10 times and I haven’t looked for any other recipe for air fryer shrimp.
Thank you Sandi!
I have made this recipe twice now. It is so easy and quick. I love it and recommend it to everyone
Wow!! My first time using our new Ninja Air Fryer, so I wanted a nice simple recipe!! This shrimp is delicious!!! We had small salad shrimp so when they came out, they could have been toothpick appetizer food, but they were so tasty!! I can’t wait to make this again with regular size shrimp!!!
OMG! So good, and easy. All ingredients in the pantry. Promised to make more next time!
very good nice & easy