Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp recipe is your go-to weeknight favorite, ready in just 10 minutes! Perfectly seasoned and cooked to crispy perfection, these shrimp are a delicious and easy meal option for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Air fry the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before coating.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
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