Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. A perfect 15-minute recipe for dinner, appetizers, or entertaining!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- olive oil spray (or air fryer basket liners)
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails on (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
For the garlic butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
For the shrimp:
- Add shrimp, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with olive oil spray or line with an air fryer liner. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
For the garlic butter:
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add butter, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Once melted, cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in parsley.
- Remove shrimp from the air fryer, then toss or spoon the garlic butter sauce over them. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
♨️ REHEATING: Air fryer: Reheat at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
Microwave: Reheat on medium power for 30-60 seconds.
Skillet: Reheat with a little butter over medium heat until warmed.
Oven: Reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
❄️ FREEZING: Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket so the shrimp cook evenly.
Adjust the cook time according to the shrimp size.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Oven: Bake at 425°F for 8-10 minutes.
Stovetop: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until pink, then toss with garlic butter.
Grill: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, then brush with garlic butter.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Add leftover shrimp to salads, pasta, or rice bowls.
Use them in tacos or wraps for a quick meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 1229mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.4mg
