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Stephanie

Crispy Air Fryer Fried Shrimp: Bite Into Perfection!

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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce (if using). Add the shrimp and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
  4. 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.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  6. Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1g

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.

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