Air Fryer Fried Shrimp

Do you love shrimp? I sure do and the air fryer makes it even easier! No need to stand over a hot stove frying shrimp when you can make this crispy shrimp in the air fryer.

Here are some more of our favorite shrimp recipes that are a must try – Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Garlic Parmesan Grilled Shrimp Recipe, Shrimp Fried Rice, Easy Shrimp Alfredo, and Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas.

Why This Recipe Works

This air fryer shrimp recipe can be served as a main dish or an appetizer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd pleasing recipe. The shrimp cooks easily in the air fryer in a matter of minutes.

Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer for a delicious variation.

Ingredients 

• Large Shrimp – Tails Removed and Deveined. Quick to prepare, easy to make and packed with protein.
• All Purpose Flour – Creates a delicious texture on the shrimp 
• Garlic Powder – Check The Best Garlic Powder Substitute if you are out
• Panko Bread Crumbs – Gives the shrimp a crunchy texture
• Large Eggs – Helps the breading to stick 

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Seasoning – Feel free to change the spices to what you prefer. For a hint of spice add in cayenne pepper. Usually ¼ teaspoon is enough. Another delicious addition is paprika.

How to Make Air Fryer Fried Shrimp

• Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees.  No worries if your air fryer does not have a preheat option. You can set the air fryer to 390 degrees and let it run for 5 minutes.

Step 2 – Second, get out 3 small bowls. Put the flour in 1 bowl, beat the eggs together in a separate bowl and the last bowl is for the bread crumbs and seasoning.  

Step 3 – Next, bread shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture and then coat in the bread crumbs. 

Step 4 – Keep repeating the process with the remaining shrimp until they are all coated.

Step 5 – Now, spray all of the shrimp with cooking spray. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. 

• Step 6 – Let the shrimp cook for 4 minutes and then flip the shrimp. Spray the other side and cook for another 4 minutes.
• Step 7 – Keep repeating this process until all the crispy fried shrimp have been cooked.

Expert Tips

• Prepare Shrimp – Before dipping the shrimp into the panko breadcrumbs, make sure it has been peeled and deveined. You can buy them at the store in the package where this is already done.
• Frying Shrimp – When placing the prepared shrimp in the air fryer, place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may have to work in batches.
• Cooking Spray – Before cooking the shrimp spray them with an olive oil spray or avocado oil. This creates a crispy texture on the shrimp.
• Baked – If you do not have an air fryer, you can easily bake these shrimps in the oven for a delicious taste.

Serving Recommendations

• Serve with your favorite type of cocktail sauce or tartar sauce. My kids like to use ketchup.
• Coleslaw – This is so easy! You can make shrimp tacos and top with slaw. We also like shrimp po boy sandwiches. Just add the shrimp to a hamburger bun and top with tomato and slaw.
• Air Fryer Tater Tots– Easy side to go with shrimp.
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – Everyone always loves a good baked potato.
• Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe
• Brussel sprouts in air fryer
• Also see Side Dishes for Shrimp for more ideas.

How to Use Air Fryer Shrimp

These fried shrimp can be used in many different recipes. One of my favorites is to make this Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe or use it to top a green salad. It would even be delicious tossed in this homemade alfredo sauce with your favorite pasta.

If you are looking for more ways to use shrimp check out these Leftover Shrimp Recipes.