Air Fryer Shrimp (Juicy, Flavorful & Ready in 10 Minutes!)

Seasoned air fryer shrimp on a black air fryer tray.

Air Fryer Shrimp (Juicy, Flavorful & Ready in 10 Minutes!)

This air fryer shrimp recipe is juicy, seasoned just right, and cooks in under 10 minutes! Weather you’re making a weeknight dinner, tossing shrimp into tacos, or serving it over rice, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer shrimp

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted melted butter
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound raw jumbo shrimp

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (or heat for 5 minutes if you don’t have a preheat option).
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
To a medium mixing bowl, add the olive oil, melted butter, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until well blended.
Add the shrimp to the bowl with the oil and seasoning mixture. Gently toss the shrimp until well coated.
Add the shrimp to the air fryer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Recipe Variations And Substitutions:

Cajun Shrimp - Swap in my easy Cajun spice blend for spicy kick.
Lemon Pepper Shrimp - Season with lemon pepper seasoning.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Refrigerator - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat - Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed throughout.

Pro Tips:

Cook the shrimp in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.
Shrimp cooks fast so be sure not to overcook or they will become rubbery.

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