Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Golden crispy shrimp with garlic-Parmesan coating, ready in 18 minutes
# What you 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all seasonings.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
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 the basket or turning shrimp halfway through cooking, until shrimp are 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 Tips:
01 -
- The garlic-Parmesan crust creates this incredible savory crunch that makes restaurant versions seem totally unnecessary
- From bag to plate in under fifteen minutes means you can actually pull this off on a random Tuesday without any planning ahead
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp are basically rubber, so pull them the second they turn opaque and curled because they continue cooking slightly from residual heat
- Shake your air fryer basket halfway through no matter what, or you will end up with some pieces burned and others undercooked
03 -
- A pinch of red pepper flakes in the coating adds this subtle warmth that makes people wonder what that special something is
- Pecorino Romano creates a sharper, saltier crust if you really love that funky cheese flavor