Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
Creamy, crispy, and impossibly flavorful — that’s Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp in a nutshell. This recipe gives you juicy shrimp coated in a crunchy Parmesan-panko crust that takes only minutes to prep and less than ten minutes to cook.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Air Fryer
- Shallow Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined tails removed or left on as preferred, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground if possible
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, divided
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to help the coating stick. Place them in a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned panko breadcrumbs, and half of the chopped parsley (reserve the rest for garnish). Mix thoroughly so the cheese is distributed through the crumbs.
- Press each shrimp into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides and gently pressing so the crumbs adhere. Repeat until all shrimp are coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil if your model tends to stick.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them. You may need to cook in batches to keep them crisp.
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the crust is golden and the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Cooking time depends on shrimp size, so start checking at 6 minutes.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and garnish with the remaining chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
Pat shrimp very dry to ensure the coating sticks. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results. Don't overcrowd the basket for optimal crispiness.