Air Fryer Outback Bloomin' Fried Shrimp (Copycat)
Description
Crispy, Bloomin' Onion–seasoned shrimp made in the air fryer and served with creamy homemade bloom sauce. Oven and deep-fry methods included.
Ingredients
Bloom sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Shrimp:
- 1 lb medium raw shrimp, 41/50, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Whisk all bloom sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Divide between two bowls.
- In a third bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
- Pat shrimp very dry. Dredge in the first flour bowl, dip in egg wash, then press into the second flour bowl to coat. Set on a rack.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray basket. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and spray tops generously.
- Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway through, until golden and crisp. Work in batches.
- Salt lightly and serve hot with bloom sauce.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
Notes
- Oven: 425°F on a sprayed wire rack over a sheet pan, 12–14 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway.
- Deep fry: 350°F oil, 2–3 minutes per batch. Skip the cooking spray.
- Bloom sauce keeps 5 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 288mgSodium: 1455mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 569IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg