Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Golden, crispy shrimp with garlic and Parmesan made quickly in the air fryer.
# What You Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
→ Marinade & Coating
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped plus extra for garnish
→ To Serve
11 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform coating.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the shrimp, tossing again to distribute evenly.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before cooking.
05 - Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket or turning shrimp halfway through, until opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer creates this incredible crispy exterior while keeping the shrimp impossibly tender inside
- It comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn into little rubber bullets, so pull them the second theyre opaque and slightly golden
- A hot air fryer makes the difference between steamed shrimp and ones with actual texture and color
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating for better coating adhesion
- Let the air fryer fully preheat so the shrimp start cooking immediately instead of steaming