Easy Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp is succulent shrimp that is flavorful, elegant, easy to make in under 12 minutes and so delicious! It is buttery, garlicky, lemony and with hint of spice.
Who does not love an easy weeknight dinner? Shrimp recipes are always one of go-to dinner on busy work days. They are always stocked in the freezer, thaws quick and cooks in a very short time!
Air fryer makes it even convenient, especially for kids like Air fryer chicken nuggets or Air fryer chocolate chip cookies.
Garlic and butter is one of the best combos, there is! If you have tried our popular Garlic butter Shrimp Rice, Garlicky Ramen noodles, Homemade Pita Chips from Scratch or the Garlic bread grilled cheese, Garlic knots, then you can understand the reason.
Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp
- Ready in under 12 minutes
- Easy
- Kid friendly
- Flavorful
- DELICIOUS
Main ingredients
Butter – We used unsalted butter. If you are using salted butter then reduce the amount of salt.
Garlic – We use freshly grated garlic and garlic powder for a heavy garlic punch.
Parsley – Both fresh and dried.
Seasonings– Salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
Lemon juice – Freshly squeezed
Method
Prepare shrimp – Peel and devein shrimp and patted dry. The tails can be left on or removed.
Marinade – Toss shrimp with freshly grated garlic, melted butter, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Let marinade for about 5 to 10 minutes (if possible).
Cook – Cook shrimp in pre heated air fryer for 5 to 8 minutes (depending on the size).
Finish – Dump cooked shrimp into a bowl along with remaining butter, fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Expert tips
Shrimp size – We recommend using 21 to 25 count shrimp for this recipe. If using 31 to 40 count then reduce cooking time accordingly.
Cooking time –
For 21 to 25 count shrimp – cook at 400°F for 7 to 8 mins
For 31 to 40 count shrimp – cook at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes
Don’t overcrowd – I used 6 quart instapot vortex and 1 pound of shrimp was perfect without being overcrowded. If you are doubling the garlic butter shrimp in air fryer, then cook in two batches.
Tails – Tails can be kept intact or removed.
How to know if shrimp is done cooking?
Cooked shrimp changes to pink color with white opaque flesh and curls up when cooked. Overcooking shrimp makes it rubbery, so remove promptly when done.
Storage instructions
Leftover shrimp can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in microwave until heated through.
Serving suggestions:
Serve this easy garlic butter shrimp as an appetizer or for dinner with your favorite rice dishes, simple pastas like Spaghetti aglio e olio or buttered noodles and with garlic bread, roasted broccoli, roasted green beans or stuffed mushrooms for side dishes.
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Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp
Easy Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp is succulent shrimp that is flavorful, elegant, easy to make in under 12 minutes and so delicious! It is buttery, garlicky, lemony and with hint of spice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and patted dry (tails intact or removed)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 3 large garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 pinches red pepper flakes
Additional ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Grated parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Place shrimp and all other ingredients (except additional ingredients) in a bowl and stir well to combine. Let marinade for 5 to 10 mins at room temperature.
- Pre heat air fryer to 400° F for 8 minutes.
- When hot, place shrimp in a single layer (making sure to distribute any remaining garlic butter mixture in the bottom of the bowl on the shrimp).
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes ( It depends on the size of your shrimp - 21-25 count will take 7 to 8 minutes and smaller size will cook in about 6 minutes)
- When done, dump the cooked shrimp into a medium bowl along with all other additional ingredients and give a good toss. Sprinkle grated parmesan on top, if desired.
- Enjoy hot!
Notes
Shrimp size – We recommend using 21 to 25 count shrimp for this recipe. If using 31 to 40 count then reduce cooking time accordingly.
Cooking time –
For 21 to 25 count shrimp – cook at 400°F for 7 to 8 mins
For 31 to 40 count shrimp – cook at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes
Don’t overcrowd – I used 6 quart instapot vortex and 1 pound of shrimp was perfect without being overcrowded. If you are doubling the garlic butter shrimp in air fryer, then cook in two batches.
Tails – Tails can be kept intact or removed.
How to know if shrimp is done cooking?
Cooked shrimp changes to pink color with white opaque flesh and curls up when cooked. Overcooking shrimp makes it rubbery, so remove promptly when done.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 253Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 339mgSodium: 1787mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 35g
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