Quick Garlic Butter Air Fryer Shrimp (No Breading)
Cook juicy, flavorful shrimp in the air fryer in under 15 minutes. This simple, no-breading recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 9 min
- Total Time: 14 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, no thaw needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, place them in a bowl and toss with olive oil until lightly coated. If using fresh, place them directly in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp and toss well to coat evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 6 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time, until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Cooking time depends on the size of the shrimp.
- Remove from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use shrimp that are medium to large size.
- If you prefer a crispier texture, you can lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray before adding the butter mixture.
- This shrimp is excellent served over rice, tossed into salads, or used for low carb shrimp tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 8 oz
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 250