Air Fryer Fried Shrimp
This Air Fryer Fried Shrimp recipe delivers crispy and flavorful shrimp with a fraction of the oil used in traditional frying methods. Coated in a mixture of mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread crumbs, these shrimp are cooked to perfection in the air fryer, resulting in a delicious appetizer or main course.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium to Large Bowl
- Smaller Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium to large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and shredded parmesan cheese until well combined.
- In a smaller bowl, combine the Italian-style panko bread crumbs with salt, Old Bay Seasoning, and pepper.
- Coat each piece of shrimp first in the mayonnaise and cheese mixture, then in the seasoned bread crumb mixture, ensuring each shrimp is evenly coated.
- Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place each coated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the shrimp in batches.
- Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook the shrimp for 10 minutes, pausing halfway through to turn the shrimp with a spatula to ensure both sides cook evenly.
- Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
These air fryer fried shrimp are best served hot and crispy. Feel free to customize the seasoning according to your taste preferences. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, although they may lose some of their crispiness upon reheating.