This air fryer shrimp recipe is the easiest way to whip up some perfectly cooked shrimp in a matter of minutes! With just a little oil and salt, this shrimp turns out juicy and perfectly tender every time! Enjoy them as a quick snack, the main course, or as a tasty addition to any of your favorite recipes!
Easy Air Fryer Shrimp
I love the ease and convenience of cooking with my air fryer and cleanup is always a breeze! Tossing some shrimp in the air fryer is one of my favorite go-to recipes for last-minute meals on busy weeknights.
I love adding this shrimp to pasta, rice, or salad for a quick and easy meal. You can also enjoy them with a dipping sauce as a tasty snack or appetizer, the possibilities are endless!
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🥘 Ingredients For Air Fryer Shrimp
You only need 3 ingredients to make perfectly cooked air fryer shrimp! This is an extremely versatile recipe, so of course you could always try your favorite shrimp seasonings and/or dipping sauces if preferred.
- Shrimp - 1 pound of thawed or fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined.
- Coconut Oil - 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil (spray bottle or drizzled).
- Salt - 1 teaspoon of sea salt, more or less to taste.
- Lemon Wedges (optional) - 2-4 lemon wedges for serving.
- Cocktail Sauce (optional) - Cocktail sauce for dipping.
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🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Shrimp
It truly doesn't get any easier than this air fryer shrimp recipe. All you need is your air fryer and some tongs!
How many shrimp are in a serving depends on how you plan to use them. If they are incorporated into another recipe or paired with hearty side dishes, they go a lot further. Shrimp only, 1 pound is about 4 servings.
- Preheat your air fryer. Lightly coat the basket of your air fryer with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (or olive oil) and preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Put shrimp in the basket. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
- Air fry and flip. Cook at 400°F (205°C) for about 3-4 minutes, then open the basket and use tongs to flip the shrimp over.
- Finish cooking. Close the air fryer and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Check the shrimp to see if they are cooked fully. If not, return them to the air fryer and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Cool and season. Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Season to taste with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and serve with 2-4 lemon wedges and/or cocktail sauce if desired.
This easy air fryer shrimp pairs wonderfully with anything from sauteed green beans to teriyaki noodles. In fact, I have a whole page dedicated to what to serve with shrimp! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Always use spray cooking oil or a pastry brush to coat your air fryer basket. Aerosolized non-stick cooking spray can damage the interior coating of your air fryer basket.
- Frozen shrimp can be used and cooked directly from frozen (see recipe) or thawed and follow these instructions.
- Try not to crowd the basket because air needs to be able to circulate around each shrimp to ensure they cook evenly. It is best to cook your shrimp in a single layer with space between each shrimp.
- The cooking times are approximate and can vary a little bit based on the model of your air fryer.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Keep leftover cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating Air Fryer Shrimp
Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (149°C) and arrange the already cooked shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and then another 1-2 minutes on the opposite side.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
After about 7 minutes, I recommend pulling out the basket and checking your shrimp. If it is opaque and pink throughout, it's ready. Otherwise, continue cooking them for a couple of minutes longer.
You can definitely freeze shrimp that has been cooked! If you want to prevent them from sticking together, first freeze them on a baking sheet. Transfer the shrimp to a freezer bag once they are frozen and keep them frozen for up to 6 months.
Sure, if you prefer you can remove the shell after cooking. It may add a minute or two to the total cook time but it is perfectly safe and actually helps keep the shrimp moist and juicy! This is just a personal preference, though.
🦐 More Tasty Shrimp Recipes
- Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta - Spaghetti noodles and shrimp tossed in a super flavorful honey, chili, and lime sauce!
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp - Crab stuffed shrimp is an elegant and satisfying appetizer that is perfect for any occasion!
- Southern Shrimp and Grits - Shrimp and grits are the ultimate comfort food and you can serve it at breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
- Coctel de Camarones - A Mexican shrimp cocktail with an ultra-flavorful clam and tomato sauce!
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas - These easy shrimp fajitas will make a wonderful dinner for the whole family any day of the week!
- Shrimp Scampi - This classic Italian recipe features tender shrimp and pasta tossed in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce!
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📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (spray bottle or drizzled)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2-4 lemon wedges (optional)
- cocktail sauce (optional)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Lightly coat the basket of your air fryer with coconut oil (or olive oil) and preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F (205°C) for about 3-4 minutes, then open the basket and use tongs to flip the shrimp over.
- Close the air fryer and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Check the shrimp to see if they are cooked fully. If not, return them to the air fryer and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Season to taste with sea salt and serve with lemon wedges and/or cocktail sauce if desired.
Notes
- Always use spray cooking oil or a pastry brush to coat your air fryer basket. Aerosolized non-stick cooking spray can damage the interior coating of your air fryer basket.
- Frozen shrimp can be used and cooked directly from frozen (see recipe) or thawed and follow these instructions.
- Try not to crowd the basket because air needs to be able to circulate around each shrimp to ensure they cook evenly. It is best to cook your shrimp in a single layer with space between each shrimp.
- The cooking times are approximate and can vary a little bit based on the model of your air fryer.
- To store: Keep leftover cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (149°C) and arrange the already cooked shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and then another 1-2 minutes on the opposite side.
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