Zesty Garlic Chili Air Fryer Shrimp
Zesty Garlic Chili Air Fryer Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Zesty Finish
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming in the air fryer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a uniform spice paste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the dried shrimp to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss gently until all the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through, until they are pink, opaque, and cooked through. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your shrimp and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Once cooked, transfer the shrimp to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately as an appetizer or as part of a main meal.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Zesty Garlic Chili Air Fryer Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Zesty Finish
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming in the air fryer.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a uniform spice paste.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the dried shrimp to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss gently until all the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through, until they are pink, opaque, and cooked through. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your shrimp and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Once cooked, transfer the shrimp to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately as an appetizer or as part of a main meal.