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Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: American, American-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium raw shrimp peeled, deveined
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne optional
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry thoroughly.
  2. Mix flour with half the seasonings in one bowl.
  3. Beat eggs in a second bowl.
  4. Mix panko with remaining seasonings in a third bowl.
  5. Coat shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  7. Spray basket lightly with oil.
  8. Arrange shrimp in a single layer.
  9. Spray tops lightly.
  10. Air fry 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway.
  11. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the basket
  • Pat shrimp dry before breading
  • Use panko for best crunch
  • Adjust spice level to taste