Description
This Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp recipe delivers a quick, crispy, and flavorful meal combining succulent shrimp with a savory, garlicky plant-based Parmesan coating. Ready in under 20 minutes, it provides a healthier crunchy texture using natural ingredients and an air fryer, making it a perfect versatile dish for appetizers, mains, or snacks with easy clean-up and endless customization options.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coating and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup plant-based Parmesan (plant-based)
- 1/2 cup natural breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder (natural)
- 1 tsp paprika (natural)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Other Ingredients
- Natural olive oil spray
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Start with clean, peeled, and deveined shrimp. Pat them dry thoroughly to ensure the coating sticks properly and results in the best crunch after air frying.
- Mix the Seasoning and Coating: In a bowl, combine plant-based Parmesan, natural breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly mixed to create a flavorful and textured coating mixture.
- Coat the Shrimp: Lightly spray the shrimp with natural olive oil spray, then toss them in the seasoning mixture until each piece is fully coated. This step is key to achieving a perfect golden finish.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400°F and cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Finish with a Lemon Touch: Once cooked and crispy, gently toss the shrimp with fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Pat dry shrimp thoroughly to help the coating adhere and to achieve optimal crispness.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; arrange shrimp in a single layer for even cooking.
- Flip shrimp halfway through cooking to ensure golden and crispy results on all sides.
- Use freshly grated plant-based Parmesan and fresh lemon juice to enhance the dish’s flavor.
- Customize seasonings such as garlic or spice levels according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (about 6 shrimp)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Shrimp, Garlic Parmesan Shrimp, Crispy Shrimp, Plant-Based Parmesan, Quick Shrimp Recipe, Healthy Shrimp Snack