Description
Enjoy perfectly crispy frozen shrimp in the air fryer in just 10 minutes! This quick and easy recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended for extra crunch)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Take each frozen shrimp and dip it first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Make sure the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the coated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Lightly spray the shrimp with olive oil spray for extra crispiness.
- Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once golden and crispy, remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, feel free to add herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model, as some may cook faster than others.
- Serve with lemon wedges or a dipping sauce like cocktail sauce or garlic aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 20
Keywords: Crispy Frozen Shrimp, Air Fryer Shrimp, Quick Shrimp Recipe, Easy Shrimp Appetizer, Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer