Air Fryer Shrimp

Spicy marinated shrimp is quickly cooked in the air fryer for a delicious appetizer or dinner that’s quick to prep and serve. Juicy and crispy, this shrimp is full of flavor and a guaranteed hit!

Easy Crispy Shrimp

Whether you serve this shrimp up as a game day appetizer with a dip, or as part of a main meal with some pasta, you are going to LOVE this easy air fryer recipe!

Marinated in lemon juice, tacos seasoning and hot sauce, plus a few other tasty spices, this air fried shrimp is full of flavor with just the right amount of spice.

Grab your air fryer and let’s go!

Be sure to try my Shrimp Creole and Shrimp Fajitas too!

Why You’ll Love this Spicy Shrimp Recipe:

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: Made with every day ingredients, you will likely have a lot of things already in your pantry.
ONE POT: Cooked directly in the air fryer basket, even the clean up is a breeze!
QUICK AND EASY: Quick to prep and cook, this is a great go to recipe when you are short on time. Add the shrimp to the marinade and then cook it in less than 10 minutes.

The air fryer does an amazing job at cooking these shrimp. They come out so plump and tender, I promise you’ll be making this recipe more than once!

How to Make Air Fryer Shrimp

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

Add the shrimp and marinade ingredients to a zip-top bag and chill.
When ready, place the shrimp in the air fryer basket.
Cook until the shrimp has have curled and are an opaque pink in color.

What kind of shrimp should I use?

Large, raw shrimp is best! You can also use smaller shrimp, but reduce the cook time by a couple minutes.

What can I use instead of fish sauce?

Instead of fish sauce, use the same amount of oyster sauce or soy sauce.

How long can I marinate the shrimp?

Marinate this shrimp in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

How long should I cook this shrimp in the air fryer?

For juicy, just barely done shrimp, cook for 6-8 minutes in an air fryer set to 350°F. For more well-done shrimp, cook in an air fryer set to 380-400°F for 5 minutes.

What is the best way to reheat this shrimp?

To ensure the shrimp stays crispy, reheat leftover shrimp in the air fryer at 300°F until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions

This air fryer shrimp is great served as an appetizer by itself with a wedge of lemon and some parsley, or serve it up as a dip like Garlic Aioli. It can also be served as a main with some freshly cooked pasta or rice.

However you decide to serve it, this shrimp is guaranteed delicious!

Tips!

For best results, use fresh raw shrimp. If using frozen, thaw them fully before marinading.
You can cook these shrimp with tails on or off, but be sure to devein them.
Cook the shrimp in a single layer so that they cook evenly, and give the basket a shake halfway through cooking. If you double the recipe, be sure to cook them in batches.
Air fryer models can run slightly differently, so adjust the cook time as needed.

These shrimp are so addictive, but the good news is, is that they are low in carbs and fat and high in protein, so there’s no need to stop at one!

Do I have to marinate the shrimp?

For the most flavor, let the shrimp marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you’re in a rush, skip the marinate time, coat the shrimp with the marinade, and add to the air fryer.

How long does this shrimp last?

Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How can I make this shrimp less spicy?

For less spicy shrimp, use about half of the cayenne pepper and hot sauce.

More Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes We Love

This air fryer shrimp comes out so good and I love how quick and easy it is to make from scratch. This is one appetizer that will be a go to for all your future parties!

More Easy Shrimp Recipes to Try:

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Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe

Spicy marinated shrimp is quickly cooked in the air fryer for a delicious appetizer or dinner that's quick to prep and serve. Juicy and crispy, this shrimp is full of flavor and a guaranteed hit!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Marinate Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings

Calories 233kcal

Author Becky Hardin – The Cookie Rookie

Ingredients

2 pounds large raw shrimp deveined, tail on or off
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place the shrimp in a large zip-top bag. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, fish sauce, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the bag. Seal the bag and gently slosh the bag around, thoroughly coating the shrimp.

2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 pounds large raw shrimp
Place the bag of shrimp in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
After the shrimp has marinated, preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place into the air fryer in a single layer. Try not to overcrowd the shrimp or they won’t crisp up evenly.
Cook the shrimp for 6-8 minutes, until the shrimp has curled up and turned pink, shaking the basket of shrimp halfway through.
Remove the shrimp from the air fryer, repeat until all of the shrimp is cooked, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Chopped parsley