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Description
Quick and easy air fryer shrimp seasoned with garlic and herbs, perfect for a weeknight meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping or shaking halfway through, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Remove from the air fryer and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Drying the shrimp helps them crisp up.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure shrimp crisp rather than steam.
- Cooking time may vary based on shrimp size and air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg