The Best Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
Get ready to crunch your way to happiness with this super easy air fryer popcorn shrimp recipe. Perfect as an appetizer or the star of your dinner table!
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Shallow Dishes for Breading
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional spices Old Bay, garlic powder, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Set up a breading station: First, place the flour and cornstarch in one bowl, the beaten eggs in another, and the panko (mixed with your chosen seasonings) in a third.
- Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally roll it in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Arrange your breaded shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to do this in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot, paired with your favourite dipping sauce, and get ready for a crunch explosion!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices and seasonings to suit your taste buds—there’s no such thing as too much flavour, right?
- These popcorn shrimp are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for a day—if you somehow manage not to devour them all in one sitting!
Nutrition
Serving: 4piecesCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 22gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 225mgSodium: 785mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 323IUCalcium: 104mgIron: 2mg
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