Description
This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe is a quick, flavorful, and healthy way to enjoy perfectly cooked shrimp with a delicious honey-soy marinade. Ready in just over 10 minutes, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner or a quick appetizer, featuring a zesty garlic and lemon infusion and a tender, juicy texture enhanced by air frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound shrimp (20/24 count per pound, peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons oil (avocado or olive)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari (or Tamari if gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
- Parsley (finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: If the shrimp have not already been prepared, peel and devein them. The tails can be left on or off depending on your preference for easier eating or presentation.
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce or Tamari, lemon juice, honey, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This mixture will infuse the shrimp with sweet and savory flavors.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 to 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours if you have extra time, to deepen the flavor.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Cook at 370°F (188°C) for 6 to 7 minutes. Halfway through cooking, baste the shrimp with the remaining marinade from the bowl to keep them moist and flavorful. Continue cooking until the shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, serve the shrimp hot with an additional squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious, healthful air-fried shrimp!
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking; cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust salt according to your preference and dietary needs.
- Use Tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Marinating longer enhances flavor but avoid exceeding 2 hours to prevent the shrimp from becoming mushy.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
