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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

A quick and delicious air fryer recipe featuring juicy shrimp coated in garlic and Parmesan cheese, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Preparation
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Flavoring and Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss well until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  3. Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cooking
  1. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Serving
  1. Once the shrimp are golden and cooked through, remove them from the air fryer and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use large or jumbo shrimp and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.