Air Fryer Shrimp/Prawn

Published on 21 August 2024 at 11:29

Ingredients:

For shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp/prawn peeled, deveined, tails on or off (26- 30 count)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

 

For the garlic sauce:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

 

Instructions:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Place the shrimp in a large bowl or plastic Ziploc bag. Pour in the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Use tongs to toss the shrimp in the bowl to fully coat the shrimp/prawn or simply seal the bag and shake to coat.1 pound large shrimp,2 teaspoons olive oil,½ teaspoon kosher salt,½ teaspoon garlic powder,½ teaspoon onion powder,½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Place the shrimp into the air fryer in a single layer (You may need to air fry the shrimp/prawn in batches).
  • Air fry for 6 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through. The shrimp should be pink, slightly curled, and opaque. Repeat with the remaining shrimp until all shrimp are cooked.

Garlic Sauce

  • While the shrimp are cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring continuously.8 tablespoons unsalted butter,2 cloves garlic
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and parsley.2 teaspoons lemon juice,½ teaspoon garlic powder,½ teaspoon kosher salt,¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes,1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • Serve shrimp/prawn with garlic sauce drizzled on top.

 

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