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Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

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These crispy popcorn shrimp come out perfectly golden and crunchy every time. A fun, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer that's ready in minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 265 kcal
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Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Cooking Spray
  • Cocktail Sauce, for serving
  • Lemon Wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine flour and old bay seasoning. In a second dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Toss the shrimp in the seasoned flour, shake off the excess, dip in egg, and then press into the panko mixture until fully coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops generously with cooking spray.
  • Cook at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket once halfway through, until the shrimp are golden, crispy, and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 28gFat: 5g
Keyword air fryer, crispy shrimp, popcorn shrimp, seafood
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