Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

by Maurice Stevens 2 years ago
4.6 (5)
20 minutes
181.6 kcal
25.2 g carbs
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Description

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.

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
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray
Directions
  1. 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. 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. 3. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  4. 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. 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 181.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 25.2 g
protein: 19 g
saturated fat: 0.8 g
cholesterol: 174.2 mg
sodium: 442.9 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 0.2 g