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Description
Quick and easy spicy shrimp cooked in the air fryer for a flavorful weeknight dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, flipping halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like sriracha mayo or a lemon aioli.
- Ensure shrimp are patted dry before seasoning for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg