Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Golden, crispy shrimp with garlic and Parmesan air-fried in minutes.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest until thoroughly combined.
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.
05 - Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket or turning shrimp halfway through cooking, until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Faster than delivery and infinitely more satisfying
- That golden Parmesan crust makes people think you tried much harder than you actually did
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- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery very quickly, pull them out the second they turn opaque throughout
- Keep the shrimp in a single layer or they will steam instead of getting that beautiful golden crust
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- Pat the shrimp dry before marinating if they seem especially wet, this helps the coating stick better
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly, so let them sit out for 10 minutes if you have time