Air Fryer Shrimp Shell On
A quick and easy recipe for crispy, flavorful shrimp cooked shell on in the air fryer. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish with a zesty dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, shell on, deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss well to coat all shrimp evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches.
Cook the shrimp in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.
Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp.