Best 6 Air Fryer Raw Shrimp Recipes

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**Air Fryer Raw Shrimp: A Culinary Symphony of Crispy Delight and Succulent Flavors**

In the culinary realm, few dishes evoke the essence of coastal charm and tantalizing taste like air fryer raw shrimp. These succulent morsels, kissed by the gentle heat of an air fryer, transform into culinary gems that are both crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with the briny essence of the sea. Air fryer raw shrimp recipes offer a symphony of flavors, ranging from classic preparations to innovative culinary creations. Whether you prefer a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, or a vibrant blend of herbs and spices, the air fryer provides a versatile canvas for your culinary artistry. Explore the delectable recipes within this article, each offering a unique interpretation of this beloved seafood delicacy. From classic air fryer shrimp scampi to tantalizing coconut shrimp, embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AIR FRYER FRIED SHRIMP



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These air-fryer shrimp are perfectly crispy and easy to make without the hassle of heating up a large pot of oil. Serve with our spicy remoulade, or substitute any of your favorite condiments for dipping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the fried shrimp: Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside. Pat the shrimp dry between a couple paper towels, then season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Whisk the flour with 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt in another shallow bowl. Add the panko to a third shallow bowl. Dip a shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten eggs. Dredge in the panko, turning until evenly coated. Transfer to a large plate or a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees F. Working in batches, place some of the shrimp in a single layer in the fryer basket, then spray lightly with more cooking spray. Cook until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 10 minutes.
  • For the spicy remoulade sauce: Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce and scallion in a small bowl until smooth. Serve with the fried shrimp for dipping.

AIR FRYER SHRIMP



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These Air Fryer Shrimp could not be any easier! In just 10 minutes you have perfectly tender and juicy air fried shrimp. Enjoy them as an appetizer or use them in your favorite shrimp pasta or taco recipe.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound shrimp (thawed, shells removed and deveined (tails can be left on))
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F/205°C.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and add garlic. Season with salt and pepper and toss everything to combine.
  • Arrange seasoned shrimp in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes in total.
  • If you feel they're not cooked through, cook for an additional minute or two but be very careful as you don't want to dry out the shrimp, it can become tough and rubbery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 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 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

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, raw shrimp: Ensure your shrimp are of good quality and have a mild, briny scent. Avoid shrimp that appear slimy or have an off odor.
  • Properly clean and devein shrimp: Remove the shells and veins from the shrimp to ensure a clean and flavorful final product.
  • Use a light coating of oil: Lightly coat the shrimp with oil to help them crisp up in the air fryer. You can use olive oil, avocado oil, or any other high-heat cooking oil.
  • Season your shrimp: Add your favorite seasonings to the shrimp before cooking. Simple salt and pepper work well, but you can also use herbs, spices, or a pre-made seasoning blend.
  • Preheat your air fryer: Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer's instructions to ensure even cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp in batches: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, as this can result in uneven cooking. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
  • Shake the basket or flip the shrimp halfway through cooking: This helps ensure that the shrimp cook evenly on all sides.
  • Cook until the shrimp are opaque and pink: The shrimp are done cooking when they are opaque and pink throughout. The internal temperature should reach 120°F (49°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the cooked shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a main dish.

Conclusion:

Air-frying raw shrimp is a quick, easy, and healthier alternative to traditional frying methods. By following these tips and using the provided recipes, you can achieve perfectly cooked, crispy, and flavorful shrimp that are sure to impress your family and friends. Experiment with different seasonings and marinades to create your own unique variations. Enjoy your delicious homemade air-fried shrimp!

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