Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Tender shrimp with garlic-Parmesan crust, air-fried until golden and juicy. Quick 18-minute meal.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the marinated shrimp. Toss again to distribute evenly.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before cooking.
05 - Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket or turning shrimp halfway through, until opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get restaurant quality shrimp in under 10 minutes without heating up your whole kitchen
- The garlic Parmesan combo creates this addictive crispy coating that everyone reaches for first
02 -
- I learned the hard way that overcrowding the basket leads to soggy shrimp, so cook in batches if you have to
- The shrimp continue cooking slightly after you remove them, so pull them out when they are just opaque throughout
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating so the coating actually sticks instead of sliding off
- Let the air fryer come back to temperature between batches for consistent results every time