Air Fryer Shrimp Wellplated Com

I packed my own lunch most days, but when the cafeteria was serving popcorn shrimp, I put my hard-earned minimum wage dollars on the line. It was worth it every single time! My dietary choices in high school were not the most prudent (if I forgot my lunch, I’d eat French fries and a big Rice Krispy treat). Now, I want the weeknight meals I cook at home to be reasonably healthy, but I have not lost that high school affinity for fried shrimp. Enter CRISPY AIR FRYER SHRIMP! Thanks to the air fryer (this is the model I have), very little oil is needed to create crispy, crunchy shrimp that take me right back to those ultra-anticipated fried shrimp lunches, but with a mega flavor and freshness upgrade. If only I knew about Air Fryer French Fries back then too! This shrimp recipe is also FAST, making it a great go-to for hectic evenings.

At 390 degrees F, it takes 4 to 5 minutes to cook shrimp in the air fryer.

How to Make Air Fryer Shrimp

This recipe is for air fryer breaded shrimp.

It uses the double dip method: first the shrimp are dipped in egg wash, then into a breadcrumb mixture.The egg wash is mandatory. (I know because I tried this recipe without it; it was a flop.) The egg allows the breadcrumbs to stick and turn into air fryer shrimp tempura (without it, you might as well air fry the shrimp without breading).The breadcrumbs are seasoned with herbs and Parmesan, which taste yummy paired with just about anything. Feel free to create your own custom seasoning blend.

The Ingredients

Shrimp. Easy-to-use, quick-cooking, and protein-packed, shrimp is a wonderful ingredient for healthy dinners. Plus, with the crispy Parmesan breading from this recipe, they’re certain to be a hit with everyone (including kids!).Eggs. Helps the breadcrumb mixture stick to the shrimp. Lemon. Both lemon juice and zest add brightness and acidity. Breadcrumbs. As with my Air Fryer Fried Chicken Breast and Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, a tasty breading is very important. I used Italian seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs, which add additional flavor without any extra effort. Parmesan. Parmesan adds a scrumptious salty, cheesy flavor to the breadcrumb mixture. Spices. A blend of garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper adds fantastic Italian-inspired flair.

The Directions

How to Use Air Fryer Shrimp

Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos. Toss them in the yummy sauce from either Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos or classic Bang Bang Shrimp and serve in a flour or corn tortilla. For a more classic take, tuck them into these Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Taco Slaw.Shrimp Pasta. Swap them for the shrimp in this Garlic Shrimp Pasta or Spicy Shrimp Pasta. For an air fryer shrimp scampi, add them to this Healthy Shrimp Scampi.Shrimp Salad. Top your favorite salad with air fryer shrimp. We love to add ours to Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. Shrimp Sandwich. Turn your air fryer shrimp into a scrumptious sandwich. A shrimp po’boy would be ultra tasty. Try it with the dipping sauce from these Salmon Croquettes.Air Fryer Shrimp and Grits. Shake things up by swapping these shrimp for the shrimp in my Skinny Cajun Shrimp and Grits recipe.

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To Reheat. Recrisp shrimp on a baking sheet in the oven or in the air fryer at 350 degrees F. To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Air Fryer. The one I own and recommend, with its 5.5-quart bowl and multiple programmable cooking methods.Pie Plate. My favorite tool to use for the breading prep. Citrus Juicer. This makes juicing a lemon so much easier.

What was your cafeteria fave? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below.

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