Air Fryer Shrimp — juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked in minutes!

This easy recipe gives you tender shrimp with a light crisp and bold flavor, using just a handful of ingredients and your air fryer. Whether you’re meal-prepping, topping a salad, or craving a quick protein-packed snack, these shrimp are an absolute win! 🙌

🍤 Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe

Ready in under 10 minutes, these shrimp are seasoned, sizzling, and irresistibly good — no oil splatter, no fuss.

🧂 Ingredients

1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: a pinch of cayenne for spice
Lemon wedges & chopped parsley for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the air fryer

Set to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.

2️⃣ Season the shrimp

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and seasonings until evenly coated.

3️⃣ Air fry

Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Shrimp are ready when they turn pink, opaque, and slightly crisp on the edges.

4️⃣ Serve

Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve hot as a snack, over rice, in tacos, or on pasta.

💡 Tips

💡 Don’t overcrowd the basket — cook in batches if needed for even crisping.
💡 Add a drizzle of melted butter and minced garlic after cooking for garlic butter shrimp.
💡 Try Cajun, lemon pepper, or honey sriracha seasoning for a fun twist!