Crispy Fried Shrimp Recipe – So Easy!
Quick and crispy fried shrimp made effortless with a simple seasoning and perfect air fryer cooking technique. Ideal for salads, tacos, or as a tasty appetizer!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Whisk Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Stir in minced garlic.
- Make sure shrimp are peeled and deveined with tails removed. Toss shrimp with olive oil and seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 4 minutes, then shake the basket and cook an additional 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and form a gentle 'C' shape.
- Serve shrimp immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Notes
This air fryer shrimp recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, and the leftovers make a delicious addition to salads and tacos!