Easy Air Fryer Butterfly Shrimp
Description
Easy Air Fryer Butterfly Shrimp are crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned. Quick to make, they’re ideal for game day, appetizers, or a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails optional, butterflied
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Peel and devein your 1 pound large shrimp leaving the tails on if desired. Slice each shrimp lengthwise down the middle to create a butterfly shape, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour , 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well so the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Dip each shrimp first in beaten 2 large eggs, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the basket, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces like ranch, cocktail sauce, or aioli. Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 701mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg