Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Quick, golden shrimp with garlic-Parmesan coating made in the air fryer
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails optional
→ Marinade & Coating
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ To Serve
11 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature to absorb flavors.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the marinated shrimp. Toss again to ensure even coating of cheese and herbs.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before cooking.
05 - Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking basket or turning shrimp halfway through cooking, until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The shrimp come out impossibly juicy with this golden Parmesan crust that everyone fights over
- From start to finish in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when cooking feels like a chore
02 -
- I've made the mistake of overcrowding the basket and ended up with steamed shrimp instead of that perfect golden crust
- Set a timer for 6 minutes and check, because shrimp go from perfect to rubbery in about 30 seconds
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before adding the marinade for the best coating adhesion
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly, so take them out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking