Air Fryer Shrimp In 10 Minutes!

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Last Updated on September 8, 2023 by Toya

Once you learn how to make these 10-minute air fryer shrimp, you’ll never want to prepare shrimp in any other way! Made with just some shrimp, a simple seasoning mix and some olive oil, this is easily the easiest shrimp recipe ever! 

Air fryer shrimp

This shrimp recipe makes the perfect quick and easy snack, appetizer or main dish that you can make in no time and with very little prep.

Plus, this recipe tastes so good that you can confidently make it for dinner of lunch for the family.

Like my amazing cajun shrimp recipe, these shrimp, made in an air fryer are perfectly juicy and crispy and so very flavorful!

Ingredients for making air fried shrimp

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt 
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil

How long to cook shrimp in an air fryer?

Wondering how long to air fryer shrimp? It is very important to know that so you don’t overcook or undercook your shrimp. So, here goes.

Air fryer shrimp that has been thawed should be cooked between 6 – 8 minutes at a temperature of 400°F. 

Air fryer frozen shrimp should be cooked for 10 -12 minutes at a temperature of 400°F

How to make air fryer shrimp

Gather all the ingredients in one place.

Then measure out the spices and herbs and mix them into a dry mixture or grab some of my DIY chipotle seasoning if you prefer. Also, Devine and peel the shrimp if you did not purchase them so.

Place the shrimp, the olive oil, and the dry rub mixture into a ziplock bag and mix well until all the shrimp is properly coated.

Then spray the air fryer with some cooking spray and place the shrimp into the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. Shrimp cooks easily so there is no need to cook the shrimp on both sides. 

Serve as is with some lemon slices or with a side of your choice.

You know shrimp is done by a few indications which include:

Shape – Raw shrimp has a slight curl, while cooked shrimp has a c-shape.

Color – Raw shrimp is usually translucent, grey, light blue or dark grey in color. When shrimp is cooked, it should become opaque whitish with pink accents.

Temperature – Internal temperature of cooked shrimp is 165 °F, so , if you have a food thermometer, make use of this when cooking air fryer shrimp.

What to serve with air fried shrimp – 9 best sides

These go well with quite a few sides. Here are 9 of my favorites that you can try out:

• Cucumber salad
• Cauliflower lime rice
• Burrito bowl – Swap out the chicken for these air-fried shrimp
• Cauliflower mash if you’re doing keto or mashed potatoes if you’re not on keto.
• Green beans
• Raw vegetables like celery or carrot sticks 
• Roasted vegetables 
• Saucy ramen noodle recipe
• Creamy pasta dishes like this penne pasta recipe or this linguine pasta dish.

Storing shrimp made in an air fryer 

If there are any leftovers, store them in the fridge in an air-tight container for no more than 3 days.

To reheat the air-fried shrimp, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees for 2 minutes, then place the leftover shrimp in the air fryer to get reheated for a minute or two until warm. 

FAQs about making shrimp in the air fryer

Can I cook breaded shrimp in an air fryer?

Yep! You sure can make breaded air fryer shrimp. Simply find the ingredients you’ll need to make air fryer breaded shrimp which includes all-purpose flour, eggs, and Panko bread crumbs. And, if you’re keto, you aren’t going to b left out, just check out these simple keto breadcrumb substitutes.

Dip each shrimp in the flour, egg whites, then the Panko breadcrumbs, and add the coated shrimp to the air fryer for 8 minutes at 400°F

How many calories are in air fryer shrimp?

Generally, shrimp are low calories and the air fryer method of cooking cuts down on all the oils normally used in cooking. However, the calories in air fryer shrimp depend entirely on the ingredients you use to cook your air-fried shrimp. But, these shrimp made in this recipe contain only 116 calories per serving. 

Now that you know how to easily make shrimp in an air fryer in just under 10 minutes, feel free to let me know if you tried this recipe and how it came out. Also, if this recipe was a hit for you, try these other air fryer recipes listed below too! 

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• Air fryer cajun shrimp