Description
A quick and delicious recipe for shrimp cooked in an air fryer with garlic and Parmesan for a crispy and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your shrimp. If they’re frozen, ensure they’re completely thawed.
- In a mixing bowl, combine your melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in the garlic mixture until they’re fully covered.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese to your shrimp and toss again until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the shrimp for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Once done cooking, remove the shrimp and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve over a bed of greens or alongside grains for a complete meal. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain their tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg