Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp

This air fryer honey garlic shrimp recipe is perfect! It’s easy to make and takes only minutes to cook. Plus, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free. Serve with rice or your favorite side dish for a delicious meal!

These sticky, sweet, savory, garlicky, and juicy shrimps are delicious and better than any restaurant. This will be your absolute favorite if you love quick and easy recipes. Pair it with rice or even a bowl of my famous Instant Pot Chinese Fried Rice or some air-fried veggies to enjoy a tasty meal!

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp

Here are the simple ingredients, you will need to make Honey Garlic Shrimp in your air fryer!

• Shrimp: You can use fresh or frozen raw shrimp. The best way to cook them is by following these instructions: first, peel and devein the shrimps before adding them to the sauce.
• Butter: This will add some creaminess to the dish.
• Garlic, Soy Sauce, Honey, and Lime Juice: This marinade/sauce is the perfect way to infuse your favorite foods with Asian flavors. Made from scratch, it’s packed full of juicy goodness and will have you asking for seconds!
• Seasonings: Black Pepper, Salt, and Red Chili Flakes

How To Make Honey Garlic Shrimp Air Fryer

Marinade: In a large bowl, add the melted butter, garlic, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well. Save about half of the sauce for later. Then fold the shrimp into the sauce. Place your shrimp into the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Once the shrimps turn pink and curled slightly, brush with the sauce and cook for another 1 minute so that the shrimps are well coated in the sauce. Pour the rest of the sauce over the shrimp.

Recipe variations honey garlic shrimp air fryer recipe

• Air fryer honey garlic shrimp without breading: To make a variation of this recipe using air fryer honey garlic shrimp no breading, or air fryer honey garlic shrimp no flour you do not need to change anything.
• Ninja air fryer honey garlic shrimp: You can easily adapt this recipe for your Ninja Foodi Air Fryer or Ninja Food Pressure Cooker, using the air crisp function.

Pro Tips Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

• Add-In: You can add 1 tsp of chopped ginger and garlic to the sauce for an added flavor.
• Cooking Time: Keep a close eye while cooking the shrimps, as overcooking would dry them out and make them rubbery.
• Less Spice: You can cut the red chili flakes entirely or reduce the quantity to half if you want NO or LESS heat.
• Crowding: For best results, leave plenty of space around the shrimp, so they cook up perfectly. No crowding; otherwise, your shrimp will have raw spots and places whether they are undercooked. Remember, an air fryer works by hot air circulating the food, and if you block the airflow, your cook won’t be cooked as well.
• Flipping: Depending on what air fryer you own, you may need to flip your shrimp halfway during the cooking process.
• How To Cook Shrimp In An Air Fryer Oven: If you are making shrimp in an air fryer oven, make sure that you put your shrimp on the lowest shelf or rack so that the shrimp cooks up perfectly.

Serving Suggestions For Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp

• Plate: This meal is perfect for serving with fresh rice or air fryer cauliflower rice and a side of cooked greens such as sauteed spinach.
• Bowl: Dinner doesn’t get much better than this. Make a rice or grain bowl with air fryer garlic bok choy, air fryer roasted broccoli, and plenty of green onions to top it off!
• Wrap: Add this honey garlic shrimp and your favorite vegetables into a tortilla wrap for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner option.

Storing

• Store: You can store the leftover honey garlic shrimps in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
• Freezing: Freezing is not recommended.
• Reheat: To reheat, pop them in the microwave or air fryer, for a minute or two or until warmed through. Do not overheat, as the shrimps might dry out.

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