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Easy Air Fryer Shrimp

Samantha Erb
Air fryer shrimp is covered in lemon and pepper flavor for a simple dinner idea.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • Place the shrimp in a Ziploc bag with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Carefully combine all ingredients.
  • Add parchment paper round (if using) and place the raw shrimp inside the air fryer in one layer.
  • Cook for about 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. The shrimp are done when the shrimp turns bright pink but is still just slightly white, but still a little opaque.
  • Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and enjoy!

Notes

  • Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes, until warmed.
  • Cook frozen raw shrimp in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cooking times:
    • Small shrimp: 5 to 7 minutes
    • Medium shrimp: 7 to 9 minutes
    • Large/jumbo shrimp: 9 to 11 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 909mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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