Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
This air fryer garlic butter shrimp is quick, juicy, and packed with flavor. An easy high-protein seafood dinner made with garlic butter and ready in just 10 minutes
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional
- chopped parsley
- lemon wedges
- red pepper flakes
- grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryerPreheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Prep the shrimpPat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Make the garlic butter mixtureStir together the melted butter, garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Season the shrimpToss the shrimp with the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Air fry the shrimpPlace the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the shrimp are pink, lightly golden, and cooked through.
- ServeServe immediately with parsley, lemon wedges, red pepper flakes, or parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Large shrimp work best because they stay juicy and cook evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the basket or the shrimp may steam instead of roast.
- Shrimp cooks quickly, so start checking early.
- Add extra melted garlic butter after cooking for even more flavor.
