Air Fryer Shrimp for Pasta
A quick and delicious recipe for perfectly cooked air fryer shrimp, seasoned and ready to be tossed with your favorite pasta for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 ounces cooked pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and transfer to a serving bowl.
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the shrimp. Sprinkle the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated.
Serve immediately.