Name: Air Fryer Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 10 oz medium sized shrimp; 1/4 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp oil; lemon slices (optional)

Do you love cooking seafood at home? This air fryer shrimp recipe requires only 10 minutes and 4 ingredients for the most flavorful, tender cooked shrimp!

pink cooked shrimp and lemon slices on a round white plate

Air Fryer Shrimp is the easiest shrimp recipe!

Since shrimp cooks so quickly, it can be a challenge to time it just right so that it doesn't turn out over cooked and rubbery.

Just a few ingredients and about 10 minutes is all you need to make the yummiest shrimp.

Paired with slices of fresh lemon and some crispy air fryer brussel sprouts, it makes a quick and healthy lunch or dinner!

Is shrimp healthy?

When consumed moderately, shrimp is a good source of vitamins and minerals such as phoshorous, calcium, zinc, and iron among others.

They're a great source of protein and even have some antioxidant benefits too.

Because they're also a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, they may support your heart and brain.

Keep in mind that shrimp contain high levels of cholesterol.

The keyword is moderation here, so in moderate portions, it can be a great addition to your diet when you're trying to get in shape.

Can you cook raw shrimp in an air fryer?

Yes! You can absolutely cook raw shrimp in an air fryer, just like in this shrimp air fryer recipe.

Keep in mind that it only takes a few minutes to cook shrimp thoroughly, so be sure to follow the recipe precisely.

On the whole 30 program? This is a whole 30 air fryer shrimp recipe!

How to Make Air Fried Shrimp

First, place the shrimp in a large bowl, and pour olive oil over top.
Next, sprinkle some garlic salt over the shrimp to season.
Toss the shrimp in the oil and garlic salt, making sure to coat evenly.
Then, place the shrimp into your air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry the shrimp for 8-10 minutes.
Serve with fresh lemon slices and enjoy! Totally easy!

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At what temperature do you cook shrimp?

Since an air fryer cooks by circulating hot air around food like a convection oven, it will take slightly longer to cook shrimp than it would take to cook it in a skillet.

Therefore, it's safe to cook it on a higher temperature.

I recommend turning your air fryer to 400 degrees F and cooking for 8-10 minutes depending on the size and quantity of the shrimp you're using.

How do you know when shrimp is cooked?

Much like salmon and other types of fish, shrimp start with a somewhat translucent appearance.

Depending on the type of shrimp you use, it will either start out with a grayish or white/light brown hue.

When cooked properly, your shrimp will be firm to the touch and slightly opaque, but not completely opaque.

The tails will be a bright pink color and will easily snap off with a squeeze.

You'll want the flesh to take on a medium-white/pink color for best results. If it turns bright white, you may have cooked it too long.

But don't worry - over cooked shrimp doesn't necessarily mean ruined shrimp, but it has a less appealing, chewy texture than medium-cooked shrimp.

shrimp and slices of lemon on a white plate with a striped red and white towel

More fun Air Fryer recipes That cook in 10 minutes or less!

We have so many air fryer recipes to choose from!

If you are having trouble figuring out which one to try next, we suggest: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Hotdogs, Air Fryer Broccoli, Air Fryer Potato Pancakes and Air Fryer Asparagus

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How to reheat shrimp

You can easily reheat shrimp in your air fryer. Place the shrimp in your air fryer and "air fry" at 370F for 3-4 minutes or until warm.

Whole 30 Air Fryer Shrimp

We often get a lot of questions, if our recipes are Whole 30 compliant. Some of our recipes are Whole 30 Air Fryer Recipes and some do not fit that category.

This Whole 30 Air Fryer Shrimp is compliant with the typical recommendations.

Some may say to leave out the lemon juice, which you can. It is completely optional.

The whole 30 way of eating emphasizes whole foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy.

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Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven.

If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.

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Air Fryer Shrimp

Do you love cooking seafood at home? This air fryer shrimp recipe requires only 10 minutes and 4 ingredients for the most flavorful, tender cooked shrimp!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer lemon shrimp, air fryer seafood recipes, air fryer shrimp, lemon garlic shrimp, lemon shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 81kcal

Cindy - Air Fryer Eats

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

10 oz medium sized shrimp
¼ tsp garlic salt
1 tsp oil
lemon slices optional

Instructions

Thaw shrimp overnight or under cold water. Place thawed shrimp in a bowl.
Pour oil over the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle the garlic salt over the shrimp and toss again to coat evenly.
Place the seasoned shrimp into your air fryer basket.
Cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve with sliced lemons, or squeeze half a lemon over the cooked shrimp for flavor (optional).

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Notes

This recipe can be made with any size shrimp. If you use large or jumbo sized shrimp, you may need to increase the cooking time by a minute or two at a time until cooked through.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.

Nutrition

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Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

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A platter of air fried calamari with a side of marinara sauce

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Just My Goals

1 year ago

simply loving it!
The layout, style is just perfect!
I'll surely come back for more

Cindy

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Reply to Just My Goals

Thanks for stopping by, I hope that you love our air fryer shrimp!

Jackie

Can you cook large scallops in the Air Fryer? I have a Cuisinart Air Fryer/Oven.

Reply to Jackie

Yes, I believe you can! I haven't personally tried yet but its on my list!

Marie

10 months ago

I've made several of the shrimp recipes that come up when you google it and none compare to this one. I LOVE the lemon flavor! This is my favorite, pinned it!

Reply to Marie

HI Marie, so glad you loved the shrimp, we love the lemon flavor too! Thanks for pinning it!

Air Fryer Shrimp

Is shrimp healthy?

Can you cook raw shrimp in an air fryer?

How to Make Air Fried Shrimp

At what temperature do you cook shrimp?

How do you know when shrimp is cooked?

More fun Air Fryer recipes That cook in 10 minutes or less!

How to reheat shrimp

Whole 30 Air Fryer Shrimp

Air Fryer Shrimp

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Video

Notes

Nutrition

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