Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp

5 from 2 votes

These Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp are the perfect appetizer! They’re tender and juicy with a crispy crunchy coating and just a hint of salt.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

4 servings

Preheat the air fryer using the preheat function or by heating it at 400°F/200°C for 5 minutes.
To create a breading station, set out three shallow bowls. Add the flour to one bowl, whisk the eggs and milk in a second bowl and add the breadcrumbs to the third bowl. Season each bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Working one at a time, dip a shrimp into the flour, followed by the egg, and then the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all of the shrimp are coated.
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and place as many shrimp as will fit in a single layer– make sure to not overcrowd the pan!
Spritz the shrimp with olive oil spray and cook for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Repeat steps 4-5 with any remaining shrimp.
Sprinkle the cooked shrimp with salt and serve them with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or sweet chili sauce and enjoy immediately.

I’m using peeled, deveined, tail-on shrimp that are 20-25 count– which means that there are 20-25 shrimp per pound.
If your shrimp are larger or smaller than this, you will need to adjust the cook time by a minute or two per size.
Coating the shrimp in panko helps make them extra crispy! Plain breadcrumbs would also work if that’s what you have on hand.
Feel free to use gluten-free panko bread crumbs in this recipe. They work perfectly!
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated 375°F air fryer for just a few minutes.