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A quick, easy, and healthy dish featuring shrimp coated in garlic and smoked paprika, air fried to crispy perfection in under 15 minutes. Tender shrimp with crispy edges, served with lemon wedges and parsley garnish. Versatile and adaptable for various flavor preferences and serving styles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
  4. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until shrimp turn pink and have crispy edges.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure crispiness rather than steaming., Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even cooking., Shake or flip the basket halfway through cooking for even browning., Shrimp are done when pink, opaque, slightly curled, and reach an internal temperature of ~145°F (63°C)., To prevent minced garlic from burning, mix it thoroughly into the oil coating the shrimp or substitute garlic powder., For extra crunch, toss shrimp with a light dusting of cornstarch or panko before air frying., Flavor variations include adding cayenne or red pepper flakes for spice, lemon pepper seasoning, Cajun blend, Mediterranean herbs, coconut and panko coating, or finishing with melted garlic butter., Store cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days; reheat gently in the air fryer at 325–350°F for 2–4 minutes., Cooked shrimp can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight before reheating.

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