Description
This easy air fryer shrimp recipe is perfect for beginners. It’s quick, healthy, and flavorful, requiring just a few simple ingredients and under 20 minutes to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh lemon juice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place the shrimp in a bowl and toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss again until well combined.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and slightly curled.
- Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp before serving.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep time.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on shrimp size.
- For best results, use fresh shrimp or properly thawed frozen shrimp.
- Customize seasoning with your favorite spice blends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 lb
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 933 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg