Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp
A quick and easy recipe for crispy shrimp using an air fryer, perfect for a healthy twist on a classic seaside dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each shrimp in the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are completely dry before coating for better adherence of the breadcrumbs. Experiment with spices for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 194mg
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