easy Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Shrimp is a quick seafood recipe made with lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Air fry for 8 minutes until perfectly juicy. Ready in under 15 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Add the shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a large zip-top bag or mixing bowl.
- Toss well until every shrimp is evenly coated.
- Let the shrimp marinate for 10–15 minutes if time allows for extra flavor.
- Line the air fryer basket with a parchment paper round if desired.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook the Air Fryer Shrimp for about 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- The shrimp are done once they turn bright pink with just a slight opaque center.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Frozen shrimp should be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or garlic bread.
- Leftover shrimp can be used in wraps, tacos, grain bowls, and salads.