Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the raw shrimp completely dry using paper towels to remove moisture for a crisp finish.
- Toss shrimp with a light coating of oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder; then evenly coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket, spacing them about 0.4–0.5 inch apart for even cooking.
- Air fry shrimp at 375–400°F (190–204°C) for 6 minutes, then flip each piece and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until golden and shrimp are opaque.
- Optional: Drizzle melted butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over shrimp before serving for added richness and brightness.
Notes
- Use medium-large, peeled and deveined shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Be sure to pat shrimp dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; paprika and garlic powder add smoky depth.
- Cook shrimp in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding in the air fryer basket.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or oven for best texture, avoiding microwave when possible.
- Try ingredient swaps like gluten-free panko or skipping butter for dietary needs.
- Serve with fresh sides like arugula salad, roasted asparagus, or seasoned potato wedges for a balanced meal.
- Be sure to pat shrimp dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; paprika and garlic powder add smoky depth.
- Cook shrimp in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding in the air fryer basket.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or oven for best texture, avoiding microwave when possible.
- Try ingredient swaps like gluten-free panko or skipping butter for dietary needs.
- Serve with fresh sides like arugula salad, roasted asparagus, or seasoned potato wedges for a balanced meal.