Description
This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe delivers crispy, juicy shrimp with a flavorful breadcrumb and Parmesan coating. Quick to prepare and cook, it's perfect for a healthy and delicious appetizer or main course that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound jumbo (21 to 25-count) shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small lemon (zest and juice, plus additional for serving)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Coating
- 1/3 cup Italian seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Nonstick cooking spray
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and place them in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, dried parsley, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to coat the shrimp evenly. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour to enhance flavor.
- Prepare the Coatings: In a shallow baking dish, combine Italian seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. In a separate bowl, beat the large egg until smooth. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and set aside.
- Coat the Shrimp: Remove the shrimp from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Dip each shrimp first into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off, then coat both sides in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture. Place the coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Shrimp: Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 2 minutes, then carefully flip each shrimp using tongs. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are light golden brown, opaque, and cooked through. Repeat in batches as needed.
- Serve: Optionally keep cooked shrimp warm in a 200 degrees Fahrenheit oven while finishing remaining batches. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or chives and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Using whole wheat breadcrumbs adds fiber and a nuttier flavor compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Keep the shrimp marinate time to a maximum of 1 hour to prevent the lemon juice from breaking down the shrimp texture too much.
- For easier cleanup, line your baking sheet with parchment paper before coating the shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 146 mg
