Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp delivers a light, ultra-crisp bite thanks to a seasoned panko crust and a quick blast of hot air. Tender shrimp stay juicy inside while paprika and onion powder add gentle warmth. Serve as a party snack or a weeknight appetizer with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the shrimp in a large bowl. Sprinkle flour over them and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated with flour. Beat the egg in a separate bowl. In a third bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Dip each flour-coated shrimp into the egg, then toss in the panko mixture, and set on a baking sheet. Let them rest for 5 minutes while the air fryer preheats.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- 4
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the shrimp in the basket. Mist the top of each shrimp with cooking spray.
- 5
Cook for 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip each shrimp and mist any chalky spots with cooking spray. Cook for 4 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Calories 289.16 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 22.25 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 41.13 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.17 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.66 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 168.21 mg High 56%
- Sodium 434.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 1.96 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 81.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 200.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 14.34 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 289.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Large Shrimp. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 289.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp healthy?
- Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 289.16 calories and 22.25 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 434.83 mg (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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