Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

4.5
(8)

Super light and crispy popcorn shrimp made in an air fryer. I like to leave the tails on as a handle but feel free to remove them. Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges if desired.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Place shrimp in a large bowl. Sprinkle flour over the top and toss until shrimp are evenly coated in flour. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Combine panko bread crumbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.

  2. Dip each flour-coated shrimp in egg, toss in panko mixture, and place on a baking sheet. Let rest for 5 minutes while the air fryer is preheating.

  3. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

  4. Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the shrimp in the basket. Mist the top of each shrimp with cooking spray.

  5. Cook for 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip each shrimp over and mist any chalky spots with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

182 Calories
3g Fat
25g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 443mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 154mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.