Craving a quick and delicious seafood dish? This easy air fryer shrimp recipe is about to become your new go-to!
Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly crispy, these shrimp cook up in minutes with minimal effort.
Seasoned just right and air-fried to perfection, they make a great appetizer, salad topping, or main dish.
Plus, there’s no need for excessive oil, making this a lighter option that still packs serious flavor.
Get ready to impress your taste buds with this simple yet irresistible shrimp recipe!
Ingredients
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, and toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers or place them directly in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t fall through the grates.
- Cook the shrimp for 7-8 minutes, or until they are no longer translucent and have reached an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve the shrimp hot as a main dish or appetizer.
