Description
Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp delivers a delightful explosion of flavor with a golden, crunchy crust and tender, juicy shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the shrimp with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite sauce.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the breadcrumb mixture ahead of time. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg