Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp
Make flavorful, crispy shrimp quickly using your air fryer with this simple garlic butter recipe.
- 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 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp very dry using paper towels. This helps achieve crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 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 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time, until the shrimp are pink and slightly crispy.
- Remove the shrimp from the air fryer, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and toss with chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- Drying the shrimp thoroughly before seasoning is the most important step for getting a crispy texture in the air fryer.
- Do not overlap the shrimp in the basket; air circulation is key for crisping.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 250
