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Air Fryer Shrimp

For a quick and easy seafood dish, try Air Fryer Shrimp! With a cook time of just 7 minutes, it's a delicious and convenient meal.
Course Appetizer or main
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried shrimp, air fry shrimp, air fryer shrimp, shrimp in air fryer
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 118kcal

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
    mixing shrimp with seasonings in a glass bowl
  • Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overlap or overcrowd the basket; fry in batches if necessary.
    shrimp in the air fryer basket ready to cook
  • Air fry for 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes, until they are cooked through and lightly crispy.
    air fried shrimp in the air fryer basket
  • Serve and enjoy!
    three shrimp tacos using air fryer shrimp next to a bowl of salsa and lime wedges

Notes

  • Using frozen shrimp: If frozen raw shrimp, cook for 10 minutes. If frozen cooked shrimp, cook for 5 minutes. Preheat air fryer before cooking frozen shrimp.
  • Shells on: You can leave the shells on if you prefer.
  • Breaded shrimp: Cook large breaded shrimp for 10 minutes. Smaller shrimp will take less time.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy hot or cold: Serve the shrimp hot or cold, to your preference.
  • 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 use spray oils in the air fryer - it breaks down the non-stick coating.
  • You don't need to flip them: but you can, halfway through, if you find it makes them crispier.
  • Do not overcrowd the fryer: Cook in batches if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg