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Air fryer shrimp for one served with a simple green salad.
Anas Jafir

Air Fryer Shrimp for One

Air fryer shrimp for one cooks a small batch of juicy shrimp in minutes with simple seasoning, safe doneness cues, and no leftovers.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Lemon wedge, for serving
  • Optional: chopped parsley, hot sauce, or cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • paper towels
  • small bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • tongs or thin spatula
  • instant-read thermometer, optional

Method
 

  1. If the shrimp are frozen, thaw them first and drain well.
  2. Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  4. Toss the shrimp with oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking or turning halfway through.
  7. Stop when the shrimp are pearly or white, opaque in the thickest part, and 145°F (63°C) if checked with a thermometer.
  8. Rest for 1 minute, then serve with lemon.

Notes

Cooking time is estimated and varies by shrimp size and air fryer model.
FoodSafety.gov lists shrimp as done when flesh is pearly or white and opaque.
Nutrition is an estimate before rice, salad dressing, or extra sauce.
Times and nutrition are estimates. Follow your appliance instructions and check doneness.
Never preheat with a loose parchment liner. Keep any liner secured beneath food and away from the heating element.