Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp is made with large shrimp, olive oil, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 240 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Press coating onto each shrimp.
- 3
Arrange in a single layer in the basket. Spray lightly with oil.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- 5
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the basket — shrimp need space for air circulation or they'll steam instead of crisp. Work in batches if needed.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~15 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 240 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp at 400°F for 10 minutes. Don't overcrowd the basket — shrimp need space for air circulation or they'll steam instead of crisp. Work in batches if needed.
You need: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 tbsp olive oil, Salt & pepper, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp onion powder, Lemon wedges, Cocktail sauce or aioli. This recipe serves 4 with 240 calories per serving.
Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp takes 10 minutes total at 400°F. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 400°F.
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