Best 5 Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp Recipes

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**Crispy and succulent Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp:**

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our collection of Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp recipes, meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds. These recipes offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried shrimp, using minimal oil while maintaining a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tender, juicy interior. From classic to unique flavor combinations, our air-fried shrimp recipes cater to every palate. Discover the art of making perfect shrimp in your air fryer, ensuring a crispy coating that stays intact and doesn't fall off, resulting in a perfect bite every time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this healthier and irresistibly delicious appetizer or main course.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER BREADED SHRIMP



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Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp is so easy to make in the air fryer and it turns out perfectly crispy and delicious in just 6 minutes.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound shrimp (shelled, cleaned and deveined)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Clean and dry shrimp.
  • You need three shallow bowls. Add flour, salt and pepper to one bowl, egg to another bowl, and breadcrumbs to the third bowl. Start by coating the shrimp in flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, then coat it with breadcrumbs. Bread all the shrimp this way.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil and place shrimp in the basket leaving space between each shrimp. Lightly spray the tops of the shrimp.
  • Cook for 3 minutes. Flip shrimp over and cook an additional 3 minutes. Cook for 4 minutes per side for larger shrimp. Continue in small batches until all shrimp are cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 327 mg, Sodium 1242 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER BREADED SHRIMP



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Perfectly seasoned crispy-fried shrimp in the air fryer. I like to keep the tails on to utilize as a handle but feel free to discard if desired. Serve with cocktail sauce or favorite dipping sauce.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
12 ounces large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place flour, Old Bay®, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Zip and shake to combine.
  • Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then back in the seasoned flour. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer; making sure to not overcrowd.
  • Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 4 minutes. Open the basket and spray any chalky spots with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 3 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 220.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 881.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

AIR FRYER SHRIMP



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Fish fry seasoning, egg, and a spritz of oil are all you need to make these tasty, crispy air fryer shrimp! Use your favorite brand of fish fry breading mix. Serve with cocktail sauce, lemon-garlic aioli, or whatever you prefer! I like to use a Misto® sprayer with my own oil, but feel free to use regular cooking spray.

Provided by France C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 eggs
½ cup fish fry breading mix (such as Andy's®)
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lightly beat eggs in a shallow dish. Pour breading mix into a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip shrimp into egg, letting excess drip off. Toss shrimp in the fish fry breading and set on a plate. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Spray basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place shrimp inside, making sure shrimp do not overlap. You may have to do two batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Mist shrimp with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 3 minutes. Flip shrimp and mist again with cooking spray so there are no dry or powdery areas. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 270.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

AIR-FRYER BREADED SHRIMP



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Cooking spray
Optional: seafood cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt, dill weed and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and hot pepper sauce. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help adhere., In batches, arrange shrimp in a single layer in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AIR FRYER BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP



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Light, airy, crispy butterflied shrimp air-fried to perfection. You will not miss the oil in this I promise. Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and butterflied with tails on
2 medium eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to combine.
  • Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches, add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then in the panko bread crumbs. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer, butterflied-side down; make sure to not overcrowd.
  • Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip shrimp over and spray the the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 265.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 765.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: For the best results, use fresh or frozen shrimp that is deveined and peeled. If using frozen shrimp, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Make sure the shrimp is dry: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before breading it. This will help the breading adhere to the shrimp and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Use a light hand with the breading: Don't over-bread the shrimp, or it will become too thick and heavy. A thin, even coating of breading is all you need.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer: Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Overcrowding will prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to the desired temperature before cooking the shrimp. This will help the shrimp cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the basket.
  • Cook the shrimp until it is golden brown and crispy: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the shrimp and the thickness of the breading. Cook the shrimp until it is golden brown and crispy, but not overcooked.

Conclusion:

Air fryer breaded shrimp is a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy shrimp. The air fryer produces crispy, golden brown shrimp that is cooked to perfection. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.

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