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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp for a Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp is a delicious, guilt-free indulgence that's quick to prepare and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Fresh Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Coating
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or cayenne for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher salt recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 Lemon Wedges for squeezing

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat.
  3. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp and gently toss again to ensure it's evenly coated.
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes.
  5. At the halfway mark, shake the basket for even cooking. Cook until shrimp is golden and opaque.
  6. Transfer cooked shrimp to a platter, garnish with parsley and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Thaw shrimp before cooking, monitor cooking time closely, and store leftovers properly to maintain crispiness.

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