How to Make Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a seafood lover who also enjoys using your air fryer? Then you'll love this recipe for Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp! It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as an appetizer for a party. Using the air fryer gives the shrimp a crispy, golden coating without the need for deep frying, making it a healthier option that doesn't sacrifice on flavor.

Popcorn shrimp has always been a popular dish, and for good reason. The small, bite-sized pieces...

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place shrimp in a large bowl. Sprinkle flour over the top and toss until shrimp are evenly coated in flour. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Combine panko bread crumbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  • Dip each flour-coated shrimp in egg, toss in panko mixture, and place on a baking sheet. Let rest for 5 minutes while the air fryer is preheating.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the shrimp in the basket. Mist the top of each shrimp with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip each shrimp over and mist any chalky spots with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 443mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 154mg