Panko Shrimp Air Fryer
Description
Looking for a delicious and healthy appetizer? Look no further than air fried panko shrimp! This dish is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of protein. Better yet, thanks to the air fryer, the result is a plate of crispy fried shrimp, ready for your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, raw or thawed
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup corn muffin mix
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted and unsalted
- 1 teaspoon seasonings, black pepper, salt, etc.
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp, skip if you using fresh shrimp, then preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl prepare your flour mixture, mix flour, corn muffin mix, water, cornstarch, seasonings, and the egg, and mix well.
- In a smaller bowl and the bread crumbs, are set aside.
- Holding it by the tail, dip shrimp into the batter, letting any excess batter drip off. And then dip it into the breadcrumb bowl.
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Then place each shrimp in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch or overlap.
- Melt about 1 Tsp of butter in the microwave. Then drizzle a tiny bit of melted butter on the top of each shrimp, you can also brush on olive oil, use an avocado oil sprayer, and spray the tops of the shrimp. Place the air fryer basket in the air fryer and cook the shrimp for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, lime juice, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 687mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 5mg