Name: Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp or prawns; 2 tsp olive oil, (extra virgin); 2 tsp lemon juice, (freshly squeezed); 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp each sea salt and black pepper; 1/4 tsp dried chili flakes and/or parsley (for garnish (optional))

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Quickly cook shrimp or prawns in an air fryer, then use them in your favourite recipes or enjoy them with a dip. These Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp cook in just a few minutes! Toss with a minimum of oil and lemon juice and a sprinkle of seasonings and air fry!

a large bowl of shrimp linguine with asparagus and lemon

Have you cooked prawns or shrimp in an air fryer yet? If not, don't wait! They turn out very plump and tender with an amazing flavour!

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❤️ Why this recipe works
Favourite recipes using air fryer shrimp or prawns
🛒 Ingredients
🔪 Instructions
Storing leftover shrimp
How to air fry frozen shrimp
What goes with lemon garlic shrimp?
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❤️ Why this recipe works

These air fryer lemon garlic shrimp make the basis for an incredibly easy meal, perfect for those nights when you want dinner on the table pronto! While they have the flavour of deep-fried shrimp, they're a healthier option as they need a minimum amount of oil to fry.

Air fried shrimp or prawns can be used in so many different delicious ways! Add them to a simple pasta dish with linguine, asparagus and a creamy sauce. Stuff them into tacos, add to a salad, or serve them with a dip like this Lemon Aioli.

Get perfectly cooked shrimp every time. You'll find helpful tips for buying, peeling, cooking and storing shrimp and prawns in this post, A Complete Guide to Cooking Shrimp and Prawns.

Favourite recipes using air fryer shrimp or prawns

We're obsessed with these air-fried shrimp with lemon and garlic! Their texture is amazing and of course, they're deliciously low-carb. They're tasty with a simple dip, but we've been using them in other recipes, too.

Try these recipes substituting air-fried shrimp or prawns.

🛒 Ingredients

large shrimp or prawns
olive oil, avocado oil or grapeseed oil
lemon juice, freshly squeezed
garlic powder
sea salt and black pepper
dried chili flakes and/or parsley for garnish (optional)

🔪 Instructions

Peel and devein shrimp or prawns, leaving their tails on if you'd like.
In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper.
Arrange in the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry at 390°F. for 5 - 6 minutes, checking at 5 minutes. There's no need to flip them partway through. Shrimp should have lost their translucence and be curled into a C-shape. Don't overcook or they will be rubbery.
Garnish with lemon wedges or finely chopped parsley or add to your favourite dish.

Raw shrimp in air fryer basket — 1. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.

Storing leftover shrimp

Leftover air fried shrimp should be refrigerated promptly and can be stored for up to 3 days.

How to air fry frozen shrimp

You can use either fresh or frozen shrimp. If using frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight, or thaw under cool running water for 5 minutes or so. Pat the shrimp completely dry before tossing with the oil and seasonings.

What goes with lemon garlic shrimp?

These air-fried shrimp are delicious with Thai Coconut Rice! Round out your meal with side dishes. Here are a few favourites:

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