Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp
Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp delivers a light, crunchy coating that gives way to juicy, tender seafood in every bite. The simple egg wash and fish-fry breading create a satisfying crackle without excess oil, perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces. Serve as a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer whenever you want something crisp and flavorful.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Lightly beat the eggs in a shallow dish. Put the breading mix into a separate shallow dish.
- 3
Dip the shrimp into the egg, letting the excess drip off. Toss the shrimp in the fish fry breading and place on a plate. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- 4
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the shrimp inside, ensuring they do not overlap. You may need to cook in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Mist the shrimp with cooking spray.
- 5
Cook for 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp and mist again with cooking spray so there are no dry or powdery spots. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Calories 534.58 kcal High 27%
- Protein 27.38 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 17.14 g 6%
- Total Fat 39.62 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 3.68 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 270.58 mg High 90%
- Sodium 611.92 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.56 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.3 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 301.41 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 27.98 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Shrimp is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Breaded Fish, Cooking Spray, Eggs, and Large Shrimp. Each serving provides about 534.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Breaded Fish, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Large Shrimp. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 534.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 534.58 calories and 27.38 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 611.92 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.68 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, 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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