Lemon Pepper Air Fried Shrimp with Smoked Paprika & Honey Drizzle
Lemon Pepper Air Fried Shrimp with Smoked Paprika & Honey Drizzle
Ingredients
For the Lemon Pepper Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
For the Optional Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and promotes a crispier texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the dried shrimp with avocado oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and honey until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. If your air fryer requires it, lightly grease the basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
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 and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Air fry for 8 to 10 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 air fryer model.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the shrimp cooks, prepare the optional dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Taste and adjust Sriracha or lime juice as desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and the optional spicy mayo dipping sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Pepper Air Fried Shrimp with Smoked Paprika & Honey Drizzle
Ingredients
For the Lemon Pepper Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
For the Optional Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and promotes a crispier texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, toss the dried shrimp with avocado oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and honey until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. If your air fryer requires it, lightly grease the basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
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 and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Air fry for 8 to 10 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 air fryer model.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the shrimp cooks, prepare the optional dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Taste and adjust Sriracha or lime juice as desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and the optional spicy mayo dipping sauce.
⏱️ 3 min