Description
Crispy Air Fryer Fried Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that delivers perfectly cooked shrimp with a crunchy coating, ideal for a quick meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce (if using). Add the shrimp and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip back into the buttermilk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
- You can also substitute the shrimp with chicken tenders for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg