Air Fryer Shrimp (or Prawns)

Make deliciously juicy shrimp in minutes in your air fryer. Add them to tacos, salads, pasta, or snack on them straight from the basket! Fast, fuss-free shrimp perfection!

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine Global

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings

Calories 146.6kcal

Author Eliza

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp or prawns [Note 1] large, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons light olive oil [Note 2]

Seasoning [Note 3]

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/ 200°C.
Pat the prawns dry, then place in a bowl, add the oil and seasoning, and gently toss to coat.
Place prawns in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Try not to overcrowd the basket.
Air fry the prawns at 400°F/ 200°C for 8-10 minutes until they are just cooked through [Note 4] and golden brown. Check them frequently towards the end of the cooking time to ensure they don't get overcooked.

Notes

You can use shrimp or prawns for this recipe. The cooking times in the recipe are calculated for large (31/40) shrimp, and will need to be adjusted up for larger shrimp, or down for smaller shrimp.
Or substitute another liquid cooking oil with a high smoke point.
Or you can use pre-made seasoning rub, use around 3 teaspoons.
If unsure, check with an instant-read thermometer - they should be 145°F/ 63°C or higher all the way through.

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