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Cooked shrimp ready for a quick air fryer shrimp dinner
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Air Fryer Shrimp: High-Protein and Ready in Under 15 Minutes

High-protein air fryer shrimp with garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and parsley for a fast dinner or lunch in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Method
 

Method
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat shrimp dry, then toss with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the basket.
  4. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and top with parsley before serving.

Notes

Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning — extra moisture is the main reason shrimp steams instead of browning in the air fryer.