Air Fryer Shrimp – Fit Foodie Finds

The Air fryer shrimp Recipe makes the perfect appetizer or main course! With succulent and tender shrimp on the inside and a deliciously crispy panko breading on the outside, this air fryer recipe is a mouthful of heaven.

Delicious shrimp cooked in the air fryer

We LOVE easy air fryer recipes here at Fit Foodie Finds. So when we realized we didn’t have a shrimp air fryer recipe, I just HAD to try it. And… who would have known that the air fryer cooks the PERFECT shrimp?

We loved this easy air fryer shrimp recipe so much we couldn’t keep it from you all any longer. Whether you’re serving this flavorful dish as an appetizer, a quick weeknight meal, or a healthy snack, you know these succulent shrimp are going to be the star of the show. Have fun cooking!

Ingredients for Air Fryer Shrimp

• Shrimp: We used large, raw shrimp, deveined with the tail still attached. You can use medium shrimp or jumbo shrimp if you like, but you may need more egg wash and panko mixture.
• Salt pepper: The salt and pepper really bring out the flavor of the shrimp. Don’t skip it!
• Paprika: This spice adds a little heat kick that tastes amazing with the breaded shrimp.
• lemon juice: A bit of citric acid is great to balance out the spicy and savory notes of this dish.
• Panko Crumbs: Panko gives the shrimp a nice, satisfying crunch that you can’t get with other breadcrumbs.
• Parmesan cheese: A little cheese takes this air fryer shrimp recipe to a whole new level.
• eggs: Eggs act as a binder so the breadcrumbs adhere seamlessly to the shrimp.

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp

MARINATING SHRIMP

Rinse the shrimp under cold water, pat dry and place the shrimp in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, pepper, paprika and lemon juice add to the shrimp and toss until coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.

PREPARE PANKO COATING

While the shrimp are marinating, mix them up Panko crumbs, cheese and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk. after 15 minutes, Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.

coat shrimp

Next, Dip a shrimp in the egg wash and drain excess egg from the shrimp. Place the shrimp on a plate and sprinkle with the panko mixture until evenly coated.

Then Dip the shrimp a second time through the egg wash and repeat the breading process. Place the shrimp on a plate. Repeat until all shrimp are coated.

Pro tip: We highly recommend breading the shrimp on a plate rather than directly in the bowl of panko mixture to avoid the mixture becoming soggy and sticking to the shrimp.

AIR FRY SHRIMP

Drizzle olive oil on the bottom of the air fryer and place the shrimp in the air fryer. Be careful not to let the shrimp touch each other in the air fryer.

Air fry the shrimp for 2 minutes, then turn the shrimp and fry for another 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and repeat the process until all of the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through.

SERVE + ENJOY!

Serve the prawns on their own with a fresh squeeze of lemon, with a marinara sauce or on a salad. Enjoy!

What to serve with Air Fryer Shrimp

These shrimp are tasty enough on their own, but if you want to make a more substantial meal, there are many fun ways to combine these tasty shrimp with other ingredients. Here are some of our favourites:

Other ways to cook shrimp

We love this cooked shrimp recipe, but if you’re looking for more ways to cook shrimp, we have something for you there too.

Grilled Shrimp: Get perfectly grilled shrimp every time with this easy and foolproof step-by-step guide to grilling shrimp!

Fried shrimp: This fried shrimp recipe is the easiest way to make perfectly juicy and crispy shrimp! Flavored with Cajun spice and served with a heavenly honey and butter sauce.

Prawns with Garlic Butter: This 5-ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp is ready in 10 minutes! With the perfect garlic and butter flavor, this shrimp spices up any occasion.

Shrimp Noodles: How to make shrimp scampi you ask? It’s easy! This Asparagus Shrimp Scampi recipe will absolutely blow your mind because it’s made with tons of veggies, fresh shrimp, and a delicious olive oil and butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon.

crab salad: Eat the rainbow with this healthy shrimp salad that’s packed with fresh ingredients, perfectly sautéed shrimp, and a creamy dressing (no mayonnaise!). Enjoy!

storage

Store your air fried shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

To warm up: Place your shrimp back in the air fryer at 350°F. This time you can stack the shrimp if needed! Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, being careful not to overcook the shrimp.