Description
This Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp recipe delivers a quick, flavorful seafood dish with a crispy texture and a savory garlic-parmesan coating. Perfectly cooked in just minutes, it’s an ideal appetizer or main course for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil mix)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold water to clean them, then pat dry using paper towels to remove any excess moisture, which helps achieve crispiness during cooking.
- Mix the Coating: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and dried Italian herbs. Stir well to create an evenly blended garlic Parmesan mixture.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss them until each piece is evenly coated with the garlic Parmesan mixture.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure a hot cooking environment for crispy shrimp.
- Cook the Shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow even air circulation. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and become crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or add extra Parmesan cheese for an enhanced presentation and flavor.
Notes
- Be sure to pat the shrimp completely dry before coating to help them crisp up in the air fryer.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- You can customize the herbs by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with lemon wedges for a fresh citrus flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the air fryer for best results.
