Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)
Tender shrimp air-fried with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs for a quick, savory seafood dish.
# 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, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss well to coat completely. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the marinated shrimp. Toss again to distribute evenly and coat each piece.
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 - Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking basket or turning shrimp halfway through. Cook until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you that perfect golden exterior while keeping the shrimp incredibly juicy inside
- Everything comes together in under twenty minutes with minimal cleanup afterward
02 -
- Shrimp go from perfectly cooked to rubbery in seconds so set your timer and check them a minute early
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating if they seem wet so the coating actually sticks
03 -
- Buy frozen shrimp and thaw them overnight in the refrigerator rather than buying thawed shrimp at the counter
- Grate your Parmesan from a wedge rather than using pre grated cheese for the best melting and flavor