Description
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that elevates simple shrimp with a rich garlic and Parmesan coating. In just minutes, you can achieve perfectly crispy shrimp bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve it as an appetizer or over pasta for a quick yet gourmet meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil mix)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, olive oil, and dried herbs.
- Toss the shrimp in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes until pink and crispy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz shrimp
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg