🍤 Air Fryer Shrimp (Plump & Juicy)
⏱️ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7–10 minutes
Total: ~10–15 minutes
🍽️ Servings
2–4 servings
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)
1½ tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep shrimp
Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels (this helps them crisp, not steam).
Season
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili flakes if using.
Preheat air fryer
Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 2–3 minutes.
Air fry
Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the basket.
Cook for 7–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Finish
Shrimp are done when pink, opaque, and curled into a loose “C” shape.
Remove immediately and drizzle with lemon juice.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Over rice or quinoa
In tacos or wraps
On salads
With pasta or garlic bread
As an appetizer with cocktail sauce or aioli
🌟 Flavor Variations
Garlic Butter: Toss with melted butter & minced garlic after cooking
Cajun: Swap spices for Cajun seasoning
Honey Garlic: Drizzle with warm honey + soy sauce
Asian-Style: Add sesame oil & soy sauce, finish with sesame seeds
❄️ Storage
Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days
Best enjoyed fresh (shrimp can overcook when reheated)