Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Here is a super easy and basic recipe for Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp that is full of flavor and perfect for tossing with cooked pasta or serving on a salad. Air Fried Shrimp is a protein-rich dish that cooks perfectly in just a few minutes.
Shrimp is an easy and delicious way to add lean protein to a dish. It’s a versatile ingredient that tastes good with nearly everything. This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe can be used in lettuce wraps, on salads, in pasta, in a rice bowl, on tacos, or even eaten plain as a healthy snack.
Recipe Highlights
- Shrimp is high in protein and selenium, plus other nutrients. A 3 oz. serving of shrimp contains only 84 calories and 18 grams of protein.
- Air fried shrimp is a great dish if you love to meal prep. Throw the cooked shrimp in a container with cooked rice and veggies for an easy but delicious lunch the next day (see all of my other meal prep ideas).
- This clean eating recipe is Whole30 and paleo-friendly as well as gluten-free and dairy-free.
Cooking shrimp in an air fryer is surprisingly simple. Let me show you how.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Dry the defrosted shrimp on a paper towel lined plate.
Step Two
In a large bowl combine shrimp, oil, and seasonings then toss to combine.
Step Three
Cook in the air fryer for 5 to 6 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Step Four
Once done, transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and serve with lemon.
FAQs
Yes, if you hate peeling and de-veining shrimp, it’s not a problem. Most grocery stores carry shrimp that is already peeled and de-veined for you.
Yes simply increase the cooking time to 15 minutes. It will take a little longer since it has to defrost while cooking.
Once cooked store the shrimp in a covered container for up to 4 days. Toss in with pasta, rice, or veggies for a filling lunch or dinner.
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes You Might Like
- Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Meatballs
- Air Fryer Crispy Tofu
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
Or, see my whole list of gluten-free air fryer recipes.
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PrintAir Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Here is a super easy and basic recipe for Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp that is full of flavor and perfect for tossing with cooked pasta or serving on a salad. Air Fried Shrimp is a protein-rich dish that cooks perfectly in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, raw, peeled, and de-veined
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Pour the shrimp onto a paper towel-lined plate and pat the shrimp dry.
- Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, garlic powder, and sea salt. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the shrimp to the basket of your air fryer. Set the temperature to 400°F for 5-6 minutes, tossing once during the cooking process.
- When the cooking time is up, transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving plate.
- Squeeze your lemon over the cooked shrimp and serve warm.
Notes
- Refrigerate any leftover cooked shrimp in a covered container for up to 4 days.
- If you want to use frozen shrimp, increase the cooking time to 15 minutes.
- For large shrimp, add an extra 2 minutes cooking time.
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fried shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, chili shrimp
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This is one of my easy weekday go-to recipes! So tasty too!
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