Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
This Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp recipe delivers big flavors with minimal effort, making it a perfect go-to dish for any occasion. The shrimp are crispy, buttery, and packed with garlicky Parmesan goodness, all made in just minutes using the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2-3 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if necessary).
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are crispy and opaque.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Once the shrimp are done, toss them in the garlic Parmesan butter mixture until fully coated.
- Enjoy immediately as an appetizer, over pasta, in tacos, or with a dipping sauce.
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