Crispy Panko Fried Shrimp (Air Fryer)
Description
Golden, crunchy panko fried shrimp made in the air fryer — all the crunch of deep-fried with just a spritz of oil. Ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, 16–20 count, peeled and deveined, tails on
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow dishes: flour mixed with ½ teaspoon salt, the pepper, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon paprika in the first; beaten eggs in the second; panko mixed with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon paprika in the third.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour and shake off the excess, dip in egg, then press firmly into the panko to coat. Set on a plate.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the basket, working in batches as needed. Spray the tops generously with olive oil spray, covering any dry spots.
- Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying the second side, until deep golden and the shrimp are opaque and curled into a loose "C" shape.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray
- 3 shallow dishes
Notes
- Oven: Bake on a greased wire rack at 400°F for 10–12 minutes; broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crunch.
- Pan-fry: Fry in ½ inch of 350°F neutral oil, 1½–2 minutes per side.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 2 days; re-crisp in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–4 minutes.
- Every air fryer runs a little differently — start checking at the 8-minute mark.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 31gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 264mgSodium: 968mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 3mg