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Seasoned cooked shrimp arranged on a plate with two slices of lemon in the corner, sprinkled with herbs.

Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe with Fresh or Frozen Shrimp

Author: Jessica Haggard
Tender, juicy shrimp tossed in garlic, paprika, and avocado oil, cooked in the air fryer, then finished with fresh lemon and parsley for an easy, flavorful meal in minutes. A foolproof way to cook both fresh and frozen shrimp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium lemon cut into wedges, for serving
  • ½ tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the avocado oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
    Clear glass bowl with small piles of paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil arranged inside.
  • Add your peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss everything around until every piece is well coated in the spices, then let it sit to marinate for about 10 minutes.
    Raw shrimp coated in seasoning sits in a clear glass bowl with a metal spoon, on a white surface.
  • Preheat your air fryer up to 400 °F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the seasoned shrimp in the air fryer basket in a flat, single layer without letting them overlap.
    Raw, seasoned shrimp arranged in a single layer inside an air fryer basket, ready to be cooked.
  • Air fry the shrimp at 400 °F for 5 to 6 minutes, giving the basket a quick shake halfway through so they cook evenly. You'll know they're ready when they turn pink and opaque all the way through.
    Seasoned shrimp arranged in a single layer inside an air fryer basket, cooked and slightly browned on the edges.
  • Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve right away with some lemon wedges.
    Close-up of seasoned, cooked shrimp garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Arrange the shrimp in a single layer so the air circulates and they crisp up instead of steaming.
Check them early and pull them as soon as they're pink, opaque, and curled into a "C" shape so they don’t get rubbery.
Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce. Pair with rice, pasta, a fresh salad, or warm tortillas for a quick meal. For entertaining, arrange on a platter with toothpicks as an easy appetizer.
Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 F for 2 to 3 minutes to keep them crispy, or enjoy them cold straight from the fridge in salads, wraps, and grain bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 934mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 499IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
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