Easy to make Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe makes tender shrimp without all the grease! No muss, no fuss with crispy, delicious, and perfectly flavored in just minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
This dish is lovely, and I think you'll really enjoy it. Next, be sure to try this Sheet Pan Shrimp Recipe next!
Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ The shrimp cooks super fast in the air fryer!
✔️ Perfectly tender with a crispy outside and the best flavor.
✔️ Using an air fryer gives it great taste with very little oil.
It's super simple to make and so good!
If you aren't familiar with an Air Fryer, it is a small compact convection oven. It circulates hot air around a basket that holds your food. It's an easy-to-use countertop appliance that produces crispy food quickly with less fat than a deep fryer.
Ingredients
Please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements to make air fryer-fried shrimp.
- shrimp - purchase large shrimp or jumbo shrimp 16-20 count. You can use fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp that have been thawed. Smaller shrimp will work as well, but you'll need to reduce the cooking time.
- olive oil - helps crisp up the shrimp
- parmesan cheese - take an extra moment and grate the cheese. It will have better flavor than pre-shredded
- parsley - adds a wonderful freshness
- salt, pepper, garlic powder - to spice these perfect! Or if you'd prefer use Old Bay Seasoning or lemon garlic - both would be delicious!
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete instructions, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Air Fryer Instructions
- If the raw shrimp is not peeled, peel the shrimp and pat dry.
- Mince parsley and grate the cheese, and place in a small bowl.
- Add to a bowl, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toss everything together and place the shrimp in the air fryer basket. Roast in the fryer for 12 minutes
Oven roasted shrimp
No air fryer? No problem! Roast the shrimp in the oven instead.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees,
- Follow the directions above for preparation. Spread the shrimp out on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until just pink.
Having said that, I'm honestly head-over-heels about the air fryer. It's quick and easy, doesn't make a huge mess.
Equipment
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I use a Hamilton Beach Air Fryer. It's super simple and compact so it doesn't take up a lot of space on the countertop.
FAQ's
Shrimp are sold by size; the numbers mean how many shrimp add up equal a pound. I purchased jumbo shrimp for this recipe, 16-20 count shrimp. It's what I recommend for this recipe.
Jumbo peeled shrimp will take 12 minutes in the air fryer.
You can, but I recommend allowing the shrimp to thaw to you can incorporate all the flavors of the garlic parmesan - yum!!
Tips
- Purchasing fresh peeled and deveined shrimp will make this meal quick and easy.
- Tails on/tails off? it's really up to you! There's no difference in flavor. If you're serving this as an appetizer, tails on would make it easier to eat (finger food!) and more visually appealing.
- Fresh wild-caught shrimp will taste best, but if you're like us here in Fresno, previously frozen is our only choice, and they are delicious!
- Using the air fryer allows you to use less fat = more flavor!
Serving suggestions
- This is great appetizer served with Shrimp Cocktail Sauce. Or if you're making a Nicoise Shrimp Salad.
- We enjoyed the crispy fried shrimp for dinner with vegetables and rice; what a perfect meal!
- Bow Tie Pasta Salad, Macaroni Pasta Salad or Mexican Cole Slaw would all be great served with the air fryer shrimp recipe. Yum!
Top this teriyaki noodles recipe with cooked shrimp - delicious!
Related recipes
- Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe that is super yummy. Scampi that takes just minutes to make, and this amazing recipe for Panda Express Walnut Shrimp - YUM!
- Ditch the grill and make Air Fryer Hamburgers.
- You can find all of my shrimp recipes here!
- For great appetizers, these Asian Pork Meatballs are so simple and good!
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - this easy recipe is a must-make!
- These yummy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are yummy make-ahead bites!
Love your air fryer? Be sure to make this recipe for Air Fryer Garlic Bread, it will go great with this shrimp!
More air fryer recipes
Be sure to check out this recipe for Air Fryer Chicken - crispy, golden brown fried chicken without deep frying!
Baked Potatoes! My favorite way to enjoy baked potatoes is in the air fryer, with crispy skin and tender, fluffy potato inside!
Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp - the perfect snack or appetizer, easily made in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Salmon - tender and juicy, perfectly cooked every time!
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Roasted Shrimp
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper fresh ground is best
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
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Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse and pat dry. Add to a large bowl.
- Mince the parsley, finely grate the parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil. Add the seasonings, gently toss to combine
- Spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray. Add the shrimp in a single layer and roast for 12 minutes at 350
Notes
- Purchasing fresh peeled and deveined shrimp will make this meal quick and easy.
- Tails on/tails off? it's really up to you! There's no difference in flavor. If you're serving this as an appetizer, tails on would make it easier to eat (finger food!) and more visually appealing.
- Fresh wild caught shrimp will be more flavorful but if you're like us here in Fresno, previously frozen is our only choice and these still are delicious!
Nutrition
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Don't worry, we'll never share your email.Recipe backstory
The other day a big box arrived at the door. I opened it up and was excited to get an air fryer from Hamilton Beach! I took it out and proudly set it on the counter and pointed it out to Dan. He looked at it and said:
Luke... I am your Fryer!
Yup! I could see the resemblance, this does look a little like Darth Vader!
That Dan, he's a funny guy!!! 🤣🤣🤣
First published December 5, 2018 - Updated January 10, 2022 to improve instructions.
Melissa Storms
I want to try homemade fries in an air fryer.
Bowl Me Over
Great choice Melissa, I've made them - super easy and so delicious Melissa!
Lois
That does look very very good. I made it this evening for dinner and it was very very good. Will be doing it again very soon.
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful! I'm glad you gave it a try and enjoyed this meal Lois!!
Nancy
If I won, I might cook this delicious shrimp recipe first. We love shrimp.
Bowl Me Over
Great choice Nancy - good luck in the giveaway!
Elizabeth Tarlow
I'd love to make Fried Chicken! These Shrimp sound fabulous!!
Bowl Me Over
I've made chicken wings, but not fried chicken. That should be next!!
Marlene
I would have to go with egg rolls, then shrimp and fried okra, fried green tomatoes. That just to start
Bowl Me Over
I'm loving your ideas Marlene!! Good luck in the giveaway!
Tamra Phelps
I think I would start with something simple, like chicken or chops. I'm curious to try an air fryer.
Bowl Me Over
Honestly I was amazed at the air fryer Tamra, even my hubby was. It's super easy and I love that it's a bit healthier, plus none of the mess for clean up.
Antoinette M
I want to make french fries!
Jennifer Reed
I would make eggrolls first if I won.
Carol Gage
My love is fried shrimp and would enjoy again.
Angelica Dimeo
I would make french fries
Leona
I would definitely try this shrimp recipe. Im very picky on the texture. This would cook it perfectly. Cant wait to try. So many ideas with my 2 girls.
Bowl Me Over
Perfect Leona!! Good luck in the giveaway!!
MaryB
Shrimp! A true favorite here and I did not even think of doing them in an air fryer.
carol clark
def after reading this shrimp i would yes indeed
Bowl Me Over
Most definitely,enjoy Carol and good luck!!!
Starla
Holy moly those shrimp look so delicious! I would first try out zucchini chips in the air fryer!
Bowl Me Over
That sounds like a GREAT choice Starla!
Cindy A.
I would try chicken tenders.
Bowl Me Over
Cindy what a great choice! Best of luck in the giveaway!!!
Lois
That does look very very good. Will be making it soon. Maybe this evening. Such an easy dinner
Charissa N.
If I won, I'd make coconut shrimp first.
ANGELA PRINGLE
IF I WON I WOULD MAKE ME SOME GOOD ONION AN GARLIC FRYED POTATOES.
Bowl Me Over
Sounds mighty tasty Angela! Good luck in the giveaway!
mandy whalen
shrimp, they are my favorite
LILLIAN BROWN
I would make french fries forst if I won
Bowl Me Over
yum, yum, yum - love fries! They are so easy in the air fryer!!