Discover How to Make Juicy & Tender Shrimp in Just 10 Minutes with Your Air Fryer – Only 4 Ingredients Needed! This Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe will become a family favorite.
My family loves having this shrimp recipe in our weekly rotation. It is easy to prepare and the entire family loves it.
“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!”
Recipe Overview
- Effortlessly simple and Foolproof: The easiest air fryer shrimp recipe you’ll ever find. Serve it with some Coconut Rice and you have a delicious meal.
- Temperature control: The air fryer offers unmatched precision, ensuring perfectly cooked shrimp every time. Say goodbye to timing woes and overcooked, rubbery shrimp.
- Consistency is key: Once you’re familiar with your air fryer, expect the same juicy results with each cook. This is the #1 reason I love my air fryer: consistency!
- Quick and easy: Just a handful of basic ingredients and 10 minutes is all it takes to enjoy delicious shrimp.
If you love this air fryer shrimp recipe, be sure to check out our Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp, Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp, and even learn how to heat up frozen popcorn shrimp in your air fryer.
Recipe tips and tricks
- Don’t overcrowd: Spread the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and less crispy results. Cooking in batches may be necessary depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Season well: Shrimp’s natural flavor is enhanced with the right seasoning. Whether it’s a simple combination of salt and pepper, a touch of garlic salt with a side of lemon, or a more elaborate spice mix, ensure your shrimp are well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Shake or flip halfway: To ensure even cooking and browning on all sides, shake the basket or flip the shrimp halfway through the cooking time.
- Size matters: Pay attention to the size of the shrimp you’re cooking. Larger shrimp will take longer to cook, while smaller ones will be ready quicker. Adjust cooking time accordingly to avoid under or overcooking.
- Let it rest: Once cooked, let the shrimp rest for a few minutes before serving. This brief rest period allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring your shrimp are moist and delicious.
Storage and Make Ahead Tips
- Make-ahead tips: Prepping shrimp – Clean, devein, and if necessary, thaw the shrimp ahead of time. Refrigerate them until you’re ready to season or marinate.
- Storage in the fridge: Store any leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For the best quality and safety, consume within this timeframe.
- Reheating in the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (150°C) to avoid overcooking while ensuring the shrimp heat through evenly.
More Air Fryer Seafood Recipes
- Air Fryer Scallops: Effortlessly elegant, these are perfect for transforming your home into a date night destination or celebrating special moments.
- Air Fryer Calamari: Achieve restaurant-quality perfection in minutes, making a fast and easy gourmet treat.
- Air Fryer Salmon: Explore two delectable air fryer salmon recipes: one showcasing a straightforward method for your air fryer and another tailored specifically for creating magic in your Ninja Foodi.
- Salmon Patties: These easy-to-make, budget-friendly patties, a must-try for salmon enthusiasts.
FAQs
For perfectly cooked shrimp, use a 400°F (200°C) setting in your air fryer for 8-10 minutes. Note: Extra Jumbo or Colossal shrimp may need 1-2 more minutes, while smaller ones could be ready in under 8 minutes.
You can air-fry shrimp with shells! I suggest using the type that are pre-cleaned, the shells on those are cut to make removal easier. Otherwise, you’ll want to split the shells and devein the shrimp before cooking.
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.
Air Fryer Shrimp
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 10 oz medium sized shrimp
- 1/4 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).
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.
- Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
simply loving it!
The layout, style is just perfect!
I’ll surely come back for more
Thanks for stopping by, I hope that you love our air fryer shrimp!
Can you cook large scallops in the Air Fryer? I have a Cuisinart Air Fryer/Oven.
Yes, I believe you can! I haven’t personally tried yet but its on my list!
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!
HI Marie, so glad you loved the shrimp, we love the lemon flavor too! Thanks for pinning it!
I just made these today! Your recipe is divine – thank you SO much! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the garlic salt with the lemon slices is the best combination! I’ve already made a start on my grocery list for next week! HA! I also love the fact that you’ve said we can use frozen shrimp, so might be an idea to stock up.
Thanks again!