Description
Air fryer garlic butter shrimp is a fast and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Ideal for a quick dinner, appetizer, or light meal served with pasta, rice, or bread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Pat shrimp dry and toss with garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly golden.
- Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with any remaining garlic butter, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with rice, pasta, salad, or crusty bread.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicier version.Try Cajun seasoning instead of paprika for Southern flavor.Swap butter with plant-based butter or more olive oil for dairy-free.Double the recipe but cook in batches for best results.Serve with lemon wedges for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
