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Air Fryer Butterflied Shrimp

These Air Fryer Butterflied Shrimp are light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. Coated in a flavorful blend of flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, and panko breadcrumbs, the shrimp are air-fried to golden perfection without the need for oil. Serve them with cocktail sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and healthier seafood snack or appetizer.

  • Total Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound large shrimp – peeled, deveined, and butterflied with tails on
  • 2 medium eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Combine flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to combine.

  3. Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches, add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then in the panko bread crumbs. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer, butterflied-side down; make sure to not overcrowd.

  4. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip shrimp over and spray the the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 284 per serving