Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp
This air fryer breaded shrimp recipe offers a delicious, crispy, and healthier alternative to traditional fried shrimp, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
For the breading
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Ensure shrimp are thawed and dried.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch) Substitute with seasoned or homemade breadcrumbs if desired.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs Can substitute with a mixture of milk and flour or aquafaba.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for spritzing Use to promote crispiness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow bowl, whisk the eggs in a second bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour, ensuring it is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Dip the shrimp into the whisked eggs, letting any excess egg drip off.
- Coat the shrimp in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure an even layer adheres.
Cooking
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Lightly spritz the shrimp with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Air fry for about 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the basket and serve immediately.
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Notes
For best results, ensure shrimp are dried well to avoid excess moisture. Experiment with various breadcrumbs and seasonings to suit your taste.