Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe (in Minutes!)
Whip up succulent shrimp in just minutes with this easy Ninja Air Fryer shrimp recipe. Seasoned and cooked to perfection, it’s a quick, healthy and delicious protein!
Do you have an air fryer yet? I love air frying! It is such an easy method of cooking.
And because it uses so little oil, it makes an excellent alternative to deep frying. I love to take advantage of the huge variety of air frying recipes available out there.
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Air Fryer Shrimp
Today’s easy recipe is perfect for any seafood lover. These juicy shrimp can be a main dish all on their own or added into other recipes.
You can use frozen or fresh shrimp from the grocery store and everything comes together in minutes. You are going to love the end result!
Ingredients
- Shrimp peeled and deveined – tails can be left on or removed.
- Sesame oil
- Italian seasoning – this homemade taco seasoning is also a great option.
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Prepare shrimp, defrosting frozen shrimp if needed.
2. Place in a medium bowl and toss with oil and seasoning.
3. Place seasoned shrimp in the basket of the air fryer, maintaining a single layer. You may need to cook in two batches.
4. Cook at 390 F for 8 minutes, pausing to toss halfway through.
Recipe Notes
Enjoy these delicious shrimp on their own or dipped in cocktail sauce. You can also use them to make shrimp tacos or add them to pasta, Caesar salad, or rice bowls.
Tips and Tricks
- For the best results, use raw shrimp when making this recipe.
- Pat defrosted shrimp dry with paper towel.
- To prevent sticking, you may want to spray your air fryer basket with a little bit of non-stick cooking spray.
- Adjust the flavors according to your tastes. Add different spices or use another seasoning blend. Some great options include garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper.
- You may need to adjust the cooking time based on the size of the shrimp you are using.
- Try this recipe with chicken wings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Juicy, perfectly seasoned Ninja Foodi air fryer shrimp is ideal for a light meal on busy weeknights or as a delicious and healthy snack that is ready in minutes! Enjoy!
For more easy air fryer recipes, try these French fries, steak bites, chicken tenders, and easy cinnamon bites.
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Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe (in Minutes!)
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined – tails can be left on or removed.
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning – this homemade taco seasoning is also a great option.
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp, defrosting frozen shrimp if needed.
- Place in a medium bowl and toss with oil and seasoning.
- Place seasoned shrimp in the basket of the air fryer, maintaining a single layer. You may need to cook in two batches.
- Cook at 390 F for 8 minutes, pausing to toss halfway through.
Notes
- For the best results, use raw shrimp when making this recipe.
- Pat defrosted shrimp dry with paper towel.
- To prevent sticking, you may want to spray your air fryer basket with a little bit of non-stick cooking spray.
- Adjust the flavors according to your tastes. Add different spices or use another seasoning blend. Some great options include garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper.
- You may need to adjust the cooking time based on the size of the shrimp you are using.
- Try this recipe with chicken wings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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