Air Fryer Old Bay Shrimp Skewers
Description
Juicy Air Fryer Old Bay Shrimp Skewers ready in 15 minutes! Make them on skewers for parties or straight in the basket for busy weeknights — only 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, adjust to taste (up to 1 tablespoon for bolder flavor)
- 6- inch wooden or metal skewers, optional — see notes
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done, leaving the tails on. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Old Bay seasoning, and toss until evenly coated.
- Thread 4–5 shrimp onto each skewer, piercing through both ends of each shrimp so they lie flat.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Place the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 8–9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly crisped.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Equipment
- 6-inch Wooden or Metal Skewers (optional)
- Cooking spray or parchment paper
Notes
Recipe Notes: No skewers? Air fry the seasoned shrimp loose in the basket at 400°F for 6–8 minutes — no flipping needed. Loose shrimp cook slightly faster, so check at 6 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg