5 Minute Lemon and Garlic Air Fryer Shrimp - These golden, juicy, plump and delicious Shrimp/Prawns are healthy and easy to make.
5 Minute Lemon and Garlic Air Fryer Shrimp
Making Shrimp in an Air Fryer is such an easy win!
Think healthy, pump, delicious Shrimp with any seasoning of your choice that can be eaten in a wrap, a salad, with rice, added to pasta..the possibilities are endless!
Shrimp cook super quickly and that is ideal for anyone who doesn’t have much time.
This recipe works well with any size Shrimp. Just adjust the timing accordingly.
Ingredients
Shrimp
King Prawns are best here. I also tried this recipe with Shell on King Prawns. More on that below.
Oil
Either Olive, Corn, Rapeseed, Vegetable
Marinade
Lemon Juice, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Chilli Powder (Optional), Dry Parsley (Optional), Salt and Pepper.
How to make Air Fryer Shrimp
Pat the Shrimp Dry.
Add to a bowl and drizzle over the Oil.
Add Seasoning Ingredients.
Place into the Air Fryer Basket.
Air Fry for 5 minutes at 400 F/200 C.
How to Serve
There are so nay ways to serve Air Fryer Shrimp. Here are some suggestions:
Serve alongside Rice or pasta.
Served in Spaghetti.
Serve in a Wrap.
Serve in a salad with a light dressing.
Serve in Tacos. as a taco filling with fresh veggie salsa OR as a salad topping for a light meal.
In a Shrimp salad.
How to know if Shrimp is cooked
It is so easy to overcook shrimp.
Here are 2 ways to know when the shrimp is ready:
Colour – The colour changes from an opaque grey to a light pink all over.
Size and Shape – The Shrimp will shrink in size and become more closed.
Storage
You can store leftover Shrimp/Prawns in the following ways:
Fridge
Allow the Shrimp to cool then pop in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat in the air fryer or microwave for 1 minute.
Freezer
Allow the shrimp to cool then place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
To Reheat, once thawed, add to an air fryer. Spray over some Oil and cook till crispy. This will take 1-2 minutes.
FAQ’s and Tips
How long to cook for
Check that the Shrimp is cooked at the 5 minute mark and cook a little longer if needed but don’t take it too far as overcooked Prawns are chewy and tough.
Size of Prawns
Use large or medium Prawns for best results. King Prawns also work.
Do I need to flip them?
You do not need to flip the Prawns mid way.
Overcrowding
Don’t be tempted to over crowd the Air Fryer. If you double to triple the recipe, it is better to cook them in batches.
Temperature
Cook at 400 F/200 C.
Coated Shrimp
Coated Shrimp take a little longer to cook so if you are making Shrimp with a Panko/Breadcrumb coating, add 2 - 3 minutes to cooking time.
Frozen Shrimp
You can put frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer but it will take a little longer to cook. It is best to thaw the Prawns first.
Can I make this with Shell on Prawns?
Yes absolutely.
I would add 2 tablespoon more Oil and cook at 350f/180 C for 4 - 5 minutes.
These are the ones I made.
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5 Minute Lemon and Garlic Air Fryer Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder/Granules
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder Optional
- 1 teaspoon Dry Parsley Optional
Instructions
- Pat the Shrimp Dry.
- Add to a bowl and drizzle over the Oil.
- Add Lemon Juice, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Chilli Powder, Parsley. Mix together using your hands.
- Place Shrimp into the Air Fryer Basket leaving space between them.
- Air Fry for 5 minutes at 400 F/200 C.
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