Air Fryer Fried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Roasted Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (minced)

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Easy to make Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe makes tender shrimp without all the grease! No muss, no fuss with crispy, delicious, and in just minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Spatula scooping up a serving of cooked shrimp. — Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

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

I love shrimp! Baked, deep fried, sautéed, steamed. In pasta, topping a salad, or in a poor boy sandwich. And a shrimp cocktail? Don't even get me started!

That's why this recipe will rock your world! Using the air fryer ensures they will be tender with a crispy outside with great flavor. It's super simple to make and so good!

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 - 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

What size shrimp do I buy?

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.

How long to cook shrimp in the air fryer?

Jumbo peeled shrimp will take 12 minutes in the air fryer.

Can I cook frozen shrimp 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!!

Air fryer shrimp on platter served with cocktail and tartar sauce.

Top Tip

If you aren't familiar with an Air Fryer, it is a small, compact convection oven that circulates hot air around a basket that holds your food. It's an easy-to-use countertop appliance. It produces crispy food quickly with less fat than a deep fryer!

Purchasing fresh peeled and deveined shrimp will make this meal quick and easy. Frozen shrimp is also great and easily available.
Tails on/tails off? That's 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.

Serving suggestions

This is great appetizer served with Shrimp Cocktail Sauce.
We enjoyed the crispy fried shrimp for dinner with vegetables and rice.
Bow Tie Pasta Salad, Macaroni Pasta Salad or Mexican Cole Slaw would all be great served with the air fryer shrimp recipe. Yum!

Love your air fryer? Be sure to make this recipe with a side of Air Fryer Garlic Bread, it will go great with this shrimp!

Air fryer cooked shrimp on plate with wedge of lemon.

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You can find all of my shrimp recipes here!

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5 from 8 votes

Roasted Shrimp

Sweet and tender Garlic Parmesan Shrimp is an easy dinner idea for tonight!

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Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Deb Clark

Cost: $15

Equipment

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Air Fryer

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
▢ ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
▢ 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese freshly grated
▢ 2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced

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!

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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.

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Air Fryer Fried Shrimp Recipe

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