Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Print)
Golden shrimp with garlic-Parmesan crust, air-fried in under 20 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
→ 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 (optional)
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
→ To Serve
11 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs if using, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the marinated shrimp, tossing again to ensure each piece is well coated.
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 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket or turning shrimp halfway through cooking. Shrimp are done when opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
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- The air fryer makes shrimp perfectly juicy with that gorgeous golden exterior in under ten minutes
- This coating combo hits every flavor note with garlic, savory cheese, and bright lemon zest
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- Shrimp continue cooking slightly after they come out of the air fryer, so pull them when theyre just opaque
- Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to ruin this recipe. Single layer only, every single time
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- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before marinating. Excess moisture prevents proper browning.
- Buy frozen shrimp and thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. Previously frozen shrimp often taste fresher than shrimp sitting at the seafood counter.