Air Fryer Shrimp

Fried Shrimp makes a delicious appetizer, and this air fryer version is the BEST! Packed with spicy Cajun seasoning and crispy panko bread crumbs, it’s everything you want in your favorite fried shrimp… minus the oil!

I’m not gonna lie. Ever since I got my air fryer I’ve been a little obsessed… and if you ask me, the obsession is completely justified. 

Not only does it make all your favorite fried food crunchy and delicious without any oil, but it’s also so quick and easy to use, why wouldn’t you be obsessed!?

This Air Fryer Shrimp has all the delicious flavor and crunch you’d expect from your favorite appetizer – including a healthy dose of Cajun seasoning and the next level crunch of panko bread crumbs.

It’s ready in minutes, turns out perfect every time, and is absolutely delicious dipped in 3-ingredient lemon pepper aioli!

Ingredients

For the shrimp – 

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

For the lemon pepper aioli – 

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a small, shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
2. In a second small bowl, combine the flour and cajun seasoning.
3. In a third small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
4. Dip the shrimp into the flour mixture, then the beaten eggs, and finally the bread crumb mixture.
5. Spray air fryer basket with olive oil using an oil mister (**do NOT use aerosol cooking spray, as it can damage the inside of the basket**).
6. Transfer shrimp to the air fryer basket; air fry at 390° F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.
7. Serve with lemon pepper aioli.

Recipe variations

• Substitute any of your favorite seasoning blends for the Cajun seasoning (e.g. chili lime seasoning, taco seasoning, Greek seasoning, etc)
• Use regular or seasoned bread crumbs in place of panko bread crumbs
• Use any size shrimp
• Dip in Po Boy Sauce, Garlic Aioli, or Honey Mustard Sauce
• Eat on top of your favorite salad

Storing & reheating

Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer back into the air fryer and heat at 350° for 5 minutes OR heat in the oven at 350° for 10 minutes or until heated through.

More air fryer recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Onion Rings

Air Fryer Shrimp

Fried Shrimp makes a delicious appetizer, and this air fryer version is the BEST! Packed with spicy cajun seasoning and crispy panko bread crumbs, it's everything you want in your favorite fried shrimp… minus the oil!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Shrimp

• 1 pound raw shrimp peeled & deveined
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Lemon pepper aioli

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• In a small, shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
• In a second small bowl, combine the flour and cajun seasoning.
• In a third small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Dip the shrimp into the flour mixture, then the beaten eggs, and finally the bread crumb mixture.
• Spray air fryer basket with olive oil using an oil mister (**do NOT use aerosol cooking spray, as it can damage the inside of the basket**).
• Transfer shrimp to the air fryer basket; air fry at 390° F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.
• Serve with lemon pepper aioli.