Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp (Printable)

Quick and flavorful shrimp with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs, perfectly air fried in 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

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the shrimp, tossing again to coat thoroughly.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before cooking.
05 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry for 6–8 minutes, shaking or turning halfway through cooking, until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden.
07 - Transfer shrimp to a serving plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this incredible lightly crisped exterior while keeping the shrimp impossibly juicy inside
  • Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
  • That garlic Parmesan coating clings to every curve making each bite bursting with flavor
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery so pull them out as soon as they're opaque and curled
  • Working in batches if your air fryer is small ensures each shrimp gets that perfect crispy edge
  • The coating can burn if cooked too long so keep an eye during those last few minutes
03 -
  • Pat shrimp very dry before tossing with the marinade so the coating sticks better
  • Let the air fryer come to temperature completely for the best crisping action
  • Serve immediately while they're hot and at their absolute best

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