Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp
Make quick, flavorful shrimp in your air fryer that comes out perfectly crispy with a rich garlic butter coating.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp very dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if you are using it.
- Add the dried shrimp to the bowl and toss until every piece is evenly coated in the garlic butter mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain crispiness.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time. The shrimp is done when it is pink and opaque and the edges look slightly crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer, toss with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly dust the seasoned shrimp with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch before placing them in the air fryer.
- Do not rinse the shrimp after cooking; this will make them soggy.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 250