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Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe

These air - fried shrimp turn out perfectly crispy and are a breeze to make, sparing you the trouble of heating a big pot of oil.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Calories 718 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Fried Shrimp:
  • 1 pound large shrimp 16/20 count, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Nonstick cooking spray for the shrimp
  • Spicy Remoulade Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • For the fried shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry between a couple paper towels, then season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Whisk the flour with 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt in another shallow bowl. Add the panko to a third shallow bowl. Dip a shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten eggs. Dredge in the panko, turning until evenly coated. Transfer to a large plate or a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • Preheat a 3.5 quart air fryer to 385 degrees F. Working in batches, place some of the shrimp in a single layer in the fryer basket, then spray lightly with cooking spray. Cook, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • For the spicy remoulade sauce: Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce and scallion in a small bowl until smooth. Serve with the fried shrimp for dipping.

Notes

You could be required to fry the shrimp in 2 to 3 batches, as it depends on the size of your air - fryer basket.