Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Tender shrimp with garlic-Parmesan coating, air-fried until golden and crispy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade & Coating
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ To Serve
11 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the marinated shrimp. Toss again to ensure even coating.
04 - Preheat 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 6-8 minutes, shaking basket or turning shrimp halfway through cooking. Shrimp are done when opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Crispy perfection in under 10 minutes with zero cleanup
- The lemon garlic combo makes everyone think you tried harder than you did
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- Overcooked shrimp go from tender to rubbery in seconds so set your timer
- Air fryer models vary wildly so check at 6 minutes the first time you make this
03 -
- Buy shrimp that are already peeled and deveined to save precious prep time
- Preheat your air fryer every single time for the most consistent results