How to Cook Breaded Shrimp in an Air Fryer

What You Need

Making breaded shrimp in an air fryer is a delicious and simple meal that can be prepared in a relatively short amount of time. To begin, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1/2 pound of large, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined.
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
• 1/2 cup of plain breadcrumbs.
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten.
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer

Before beginning, preheat the air fryer to 400° F. This will help ensure that the shrimp cook evenly. Allow the air fryer to preheat for approximately 5 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Shrimp

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and black pepper. Mix the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs.

Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture and then coat them with the flour and breadcrumb mixture. Place the shrimp onto a plate and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

Add the olive oil to the air fryer and place the shrimp on the cooking basket. Cook the shrimp for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the basket from the air fryer and turn the shrimp over. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Once the shrimp are golden brown, they are ready to be served. Enjoy!