Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
Make quick, crispy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp using your air fryer. This recipe delivers a savory, cheesy coating in minutes for an easy weeknight meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 9 min
- Total Time: 19 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps them crisp up.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 6 minutes.
- Carefully open the basket, sprinkle the minced garlic and Parmesan cheese evenly over the shrimp.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the air fryer, toss gently, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder along with the initial seasoning.
- If you prefer a softer coating, toss the cooked shrimp with 1 teaspoon of melted butter immediately after removing them from the air fryer.
- Shrimp cook very fast; check them starting at the 5-minute mark to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 250