Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Golden, juicy shrimp with aromatic garlic-Parmesan coating air-fried in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade & Coating
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ To Serve
11 - Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade, tossing to ensure even coating. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the marinated shrimp. Toss again to distribute the coating evenly.
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 - Cook shrimp 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 accompany with lemon wedges for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under 20 minutes with almost zero cleanup
- The garlic-Parmesan coating creates this incredible crispy exterior while keeping the shrimp juicy inside
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn into rubber, so pull them when they're just opaque and slightly curled
- Work in batches if your air fryer is small, overcrowding leads to steaming instead of that nice crisp
03 -
- Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating for better coating adherence
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly than cold ones from the fridge