Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp

4.70 from 10 votes

With a satisfying crunchy bite, air fryer breaded shrimp will make you so happy you bought an air fryer!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Air Fryer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Thaw shrimp under cold running water, if frozen. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
16 ounces large or jumbo shrimp (16/20)
Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
In shallow bowl, combine panko and ¾ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
1 cup panko bread crumbs
In a medium bowl, combine flour, remaining ¾ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Add the egg and water to the bowl; whisk until smooth. You should have a thick, wet batter.
1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon cornstarch, 1 large egg, ¾ cup water
Holding the shrimp by the tail, dip each shrimp individually into the batter. Batter should cover entire shrimp but not the tail. Let excess batter drip off into the bowl. Immediately dip the shrimp into the panko, making sure it’s covered well, except for the tail.
Lightly spray air fryer basket with avocado spray. Place shrimp in air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer, not touching. You will have to fry them in batches. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until breading is golden brown and shrimp is curled.
Repeat with remaining shrimp. Air fryer breaded shrimp is best served immediately.

Make ahead: Prepare the shrimp except for frying. Arrange them in a single layer on a plate or tray, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours. If you prefer, freeze them in a single layer. Once they're frozen, put them in a tightly sealed container with parchment between layers. Cook as directed, adding a couple minutes for frozen shrimp.

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