Quick, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, these air fryer shrimp are ready in less than 10 minutes! They’re great for an easy dinner, appetizer, tacos, salads, or pasta.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. Remove the shells and veins if necessary.
2. Season: Place shrimp in a bowl and add olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
3. Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 2–3 minutes.
4. Arrange: Place shrimp in a single layer in the basket. Avoid overcrowding.
5. Air fry: Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning or shaking halfway through.
6. Check: Shrimp are done when they are pink, opaque, and curled into a loose C shape.
7. Finish: Remove immediately, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley.

🔥 Tips for Perfect Shrimp

• Don’t overcook: Shrimp can become rubbery very quickly.
• Large shrimp usually need about 6–8 minutes; smaller shrimp may need less.
• Make sure shrimp are dry before seasoning.
• Cook in batches if your basket is crowded.
• There’s no need to flip every shrimp individually—just shake the basket halfway through.

🧄 Garlic Butter Shrimp

For an extra-rich version, toss the cooked shrimp with:

• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Fresh parsley

🌶️ Spicy Shrimp

Add ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning.

🍋 Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Use:

• 1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Fresh lemon juice after cooking

❄️ Frozen Shrimp

You can cook shrimp directly from frozen.

• Temperature: 400°F (200°C)
• Time: Approximately 8–12 minutes
• Shake halfway through.
• Season once the surface has thawed enough for the seasoning to stick.

Check that the shrimp are completely opaque and cooked through.

♨️ Reheating

Reheat leftover shrimp at 350°F (175°C) for 2–4 minutes. Keep the cooking time short to prevent them from becoming tough.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve your shrimp with:

• Rice
• Pasta
• Tacos
• Air fryer vegetables
• Roasted potatoes
• Salad
• Crusty bread
• Lemon wedges

⏱️ Recipe at a Glance

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6–8 minutes
Total: About 12–15 minutes
Temperature: 400°F (200°C)
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

⭐ Best tip: The moment shrimp turn opaque and reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), take them out. Overcooking is the biggest reason air fryer shrimp become rubbery.