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Seasoned with chili and garlic, my Air-Fried Shrimp will become your new favorite appetizer, shrimp taco filling, or topping for rice and stir-fry! The best part? These easy air-fried shrimp cook in just 5 minutes!
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Air Fryer Shrimp
These days, I air fry just about whatever will fit in the basket, and seafood is no exception. Cooking shrimp can be tricky; if you're even a minute too late pulling them off the heat, they're rubbery and inedible.
Not with the air fryer. It's so easy to air-fry shrimp: toss them with your seasoning of choice, put them in the basket, and cook. Depending on the size of the shrimp, it takes less than 10 minutes, and you don't have to think about it!
The best part about cooking shrimp in the air fryer is you can use them for any meal you'd normally serve with shrimp. Mix them into garlic butter shrimp scampi, make shrimp and veggie stir fry, easy fried rice (substitute shrimp for the pork), or shrimp tacos; it's all possible!
Air Fry Shrimp Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Olive oil
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Optional: Lemon Juice or Lime Juice for a splash at the end
How to Air Fry Shrimp
- Combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss to evenly coat.
- Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overlap or overcrowd the basket; fry in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of shrimp used, until they are cooked through and lightly crispy.
- Serve, and enjoy!
I love using my homemade yum yum sauce as a dip!
How Long to Cook Shrimp in an Air Fryer
Depending on the size of your shrimp, typically, five to ten minutes will render perfectly crispy shrimp.
Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe Tips
- Do not overcrowd your air fryer! Don't overlap the shrimp. They won't cook correctly if you do. If they don't all fit, cook them in batches.
- Always check your shrimp at 5 minutes and continue to cook until 8 to 10 minutes for larger shrimp.
- Paprika or cayenne pepper can be used instead of chili powder.
- Avocado oil or coconut oil may be used instead of olive oil.
- You can use whatever seasoning you like. Try serving my garlicky butter sauce.
- Try topping them on my Tomatoes Caprese Salad!
Isabel's Air Fryer
It's amazing what you can cook with an air fryer! I love mine and highly recommend it. It even has a steaming function to re-hydrate stale bread!
photo courtesy of Our Place
Storing Air Fried Shrimp
Store leftover shrimp for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freezing Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe
First, allow the shrimp to cool. Then, add them to an airtight container and store them in the freezer for 2-3 months. Make sure to label the container with the freezing date!
When ready to reheat, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then gently air fry or add to a pan on the stove over low heat for approximately 3 minutes.
Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer
You can use frozen raw shrimp in this recipe without waiting for them to thaw. If you do, make sure to preheat your air fryer first and add about 2 minutes to the cooking time. Check their doneness before removing them from the basket.
If you want to prepare your own shrimp I have the perfect guide on How to devein shrimp!
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Air Fryer Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.1 lb raw shrimp,1 Tablespoon olive oil,1 teaspoon chili powder,1 teaspoon garlic powder,1 teaspoon cumin,½ teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon pepper
- Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overlap or overcrowd the basket; fry in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes, until they are cooked through and lightly crispy.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Shells on: You can leave the shells on if you prefer.
- Freezing leftovers: Let the shrimp cool, then freeze for 2-3 months in an airtight container labeled with the date. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a pan over low heat, or the air fryer.
- Storing leftovers: Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use any seasoning: Don't feel limited to the seasoning we use here. You can season your shrimp however you prefer.
- Any vegetable oil works: You can use avocado, coconut, or another vegetable oil if you prefer.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer: Cook in batches if necessary.
Nutrition
Air Fryer Shrimp FAQ
If you're air frying frozen raw shrimp, cook for 10 minutes at 400°F. If air frying frozen cooked shrimp, cook for 5 minutes at 400°F. I recommend preheating your air fryer beforehand to be on the safe side.
If you prefer, you can leave the shells on the shrimp when air-frying them. The shells help lock in moisture and may result in even more tender shrimp.
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