Description
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly cooked shell-on shrimp using an air fryer. The shrimp come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, seasoned simply with garlic and lemon for a delicious seafood snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
1 pound raw shell-on shrimp, deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss the shell-on shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
Air fry the shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even crisping.
Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer and transfer to a serving dish.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes