Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. This recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The air fryer ensures each shrimp is coated to perfection with a crispy texture that rivals traditional frying but with far fewer calories. Seasoned with zesty spices like Old Bay and Cajun, every bite offers a burst of flavor that will impress your guests. Serve them as an appetizer, toss them into salads, or enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails intact)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix flour, onion powder, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper in one bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg and place Panko breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, dip in the egg wash, then coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 3-4 minutes. Spritz shrimp lightly with cooking spray.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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