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Air Fryer Shrimp

These Air Fryer Shrimp are juicy and tender with a rich garlic butter coating, bright lemon juice, and fresh thyme. Enjoy these shrimp as an appetizer or entree! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Shrimp
Calories: 668kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer (I'm using the 7-Quart PowerXL Vortex from Target)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and drizzle them with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Place the shrimp in a single layer and air fry at 400F for 6 minutes.
  • While the shrimp cook, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, grated garlic, and minced thyme.
  • When the air fryer has finished, brush each shrimp with garlic butter and air fry at 400F for another 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp are bright pink and no longer limp to the touch.
  • Enjoy these shrimp with cocktail sauce, on a salad, or with your favorite sides.
  • Storage: Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 42g | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2110IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg