Air Fryer Shrimp

Crispy, seasoned Air Fryer Shrimp served with a zesty homemade remoulade sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with restaurant-style flavor, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or entertaining.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword air-fryer-shrimp-recipe, easy-air-fryer-shrimp, shrimp-in-air-fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 370kcal

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined tail intact
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning i.e. Seafood Magic or Old Bay
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1-2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
lemon wedges for serving
Spicy Remoulade Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp seafood seasoning i.e. Seafood Magic or Old Bay
2 medium cloves garlic minced

Instructions

Shrimp: Place shrimp with tails on, in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil then toss with seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic, salt and lemon pepper until evenly coated.
Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray or brush with oil. Heat to 375°F. Arrange shrimp in basket of air fryer in a single layer, not touching.
Cook for 8-10 minutes OR until no longer pink. (Keep shrimp warm if cooking in batches.)
Remoulade Sauce: Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl whisking until combined. Place in an airtight container and chill until serving. This can done the day before or several hours in advance.
Serve with remoulade garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Spices - You can use Cajun seasoning in place of seafood seasoning for Cajun shrimps or adapt using your favorite brand of seasoning mixture.
Shrimp - The shrimp used in this recipe are large raw shrimp with tails on. If you choose to use a medium shrimp or smaller shrimp, the cooking time would need to be decreased as well.
Fresh Herbs - You can garnish with basil, thyme or chives.
Italian Variation - You can make air-fried shrimp using one teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese for a flavor twist. Garnish with rosemary or basil.
Allow Air to Circulate - Avoid overcrowding the shrimp in the air fryer basket. They should be cooked in batches, in a single layer without touching.
Make the Dipping Sauce Ahead of Time - The remoulade sauce is optional of course but it complements these shrimp beautifully. For the best flavor, whip it up in advance and chill in an airtight container in the fridge to allow the flavors to fully combine.
Adjust Amounts - This ingredient amounts in this recipe will easily double. If you have time to cook several batches, go for it! Keep cooked shrimp warm on a sheet pan or platter.
Serving Options - You can serve these shrimp as an entrée with pasta, with a baked potato and salad or as a delectable appetizer with picks when entertaining.
Special Note - The nutritional analysis is provided as a courtesy and includes the remoulade sauce, which is optional. You can serve shrimp with a simple squeeze of lemon juice.

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