Easy Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Description
Easy Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe with juicy, flavorful shrimp cooked to perfection in minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer with bright lemon and garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled deveined tails optional
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Peel and devein the 1.5 pounds large shrimp if needed, then pat them completely dry with paper towels. Dry shrimp = better texture and flavor.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic minced, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well so every shrimp is evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes. This helps the shrimp cook quickly and evenly.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overlap or they’ll steam instead of lightly roast.
- Cook at 400°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through. The shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque with lightly golden edges.
- Remove from the basket and sprinkle with fresh chopped 2 tablespoons parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 16gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1031mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 0.4mg