Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Juicy shrimp with garlic-Parmesan coating, air fried until perfectly golden and tender.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade & Coating
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ To Serve
11 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the marinated shrimp. Toss again to ensure even coating on all pieces.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before cooking.
05 - Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking basket or turning shrimp halfway through cooking time. Shrimp are done when opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The Parmesan forms this incredible crust that you normally only get at restaurants
- Eight minutes from start to finish makes this the fastest fancy dinner I know
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn into rubber, and there is no coming back from that mistake
- The single layer rule is annoying but absolutely necessary for that restaurant quality result
03 -
- Pat shrimp really dry before the marinade or the coating slides right off
- Let them rest for two minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute