Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp combines jumbo shrimp with butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning; air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes until pink and slightly charred.
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Method
- 1
Toss shrimp with melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway, until shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
- 4
Squeeze lemon over the top and garnish with parsley.
- 5
Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of garlic butter.
Pro tip. Jumbo shrimp with the tail on look better and cook more evenly. The garlic starts to toast in the air fryer, deepening its flavor. These are done when they're pink with a few charred spots. Perfect over pasta, on salad, or just with bread.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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