Description
Air Fryer Shrimp is the ultimate quick and delicious dish that’s perfect for any occasion! In just 10 minutes, you can whip up tender and flavorful shrimp that are sure to impress your family or guests. The air fryer cooks the shrimp evenly while keeping them juicy, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main course, or a delightful addition to salads and tacos. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe and enjoy a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tail-on jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, and thawed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Shrimp cocktail sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer basket by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine jumbo shrimp, olive oil, kosher salt, ground pepper, and Old Bay seasoning; toss until well coated.
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry at 400°F for about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve hot with cocktail sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound (113g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg