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
- 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
- Protein 22.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 41.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.17 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.66 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 168.21 mg High
- Sodium 434.83 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.96 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.39 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 82.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source
- Potassium 194.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.34 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.13 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten