Yield: 2 servings
Air Fryer Shrimp
Air fryer shrimp are done in 10 minutes! This juicy, tender shrimp recipe is perfect for appetizers, light dinners, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, shells removed and deveined
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
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Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and dry with paper towels. Preheat air fryer to 400°F if your air fryer requires preheating.
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, creole seasoning, pepper and onion powder.
- Place shrimp in air fryer basket, in an even layer. Cook shrimp at 400°F for 4 minutes.
- Flip shrimp and continue to cook for 2 minutes more, until shrimp are pink and curled when cooked.
- If shrimp are not cooked just yet, cook additional 1 to 2 minutes, until done. Do not overcook your shrimp or they will become dry and rubbery.
Notes
Store: Transfer cooled ship to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat your leftover shrimp in the air fryer for about 2 minutes at 400°F! Be careful not to reheat them for too long, or they'll dry out and become rubbery.
Freeze: You can also freeze leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply place the frozen shrimp in the air fryer at 400°F for about 3 minutes.
Adjust Cooking Time: Depending on the size of your shrimp, you may need to adjust the cooking time. We used large shrimp and they cooked in 6 minutes. Smaller shrimp should be checked around 5 minutes and jumbo shrimp will likely need 7 to 8 minutes.
Don't Crowd: If the basket gets too crowded, the shrimp won't cook evenly. Layer the shrimp in a single layer, making sure they're not touching or overlapping.
Spicy: Add more heat with a tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce, like sriracha. Or you can add crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne.
Marinate: If you have the time, marinate the shrimp up to 2 days ahead of time in the oil and seasonings. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to cook.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 324kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 46g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 365mg, Sodium: 271mg, Potassium: 637mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 495IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 153mg, Iron: 2mg