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Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Crispy panko-breaded shrimp made fast in the air fryer — perfect for weeknight dinners or appetizers.

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min

This super easy air fryer popcorn shrimp is a winner for weeknight dinners and appetizers. Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp comes headless, peeled, and deveined for convenience.

Method

Directions

  1. 1
    In a shallow bowl, add flour, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp paprika. Stir until combined. In another, add 2 beaten eggs. In a final shallow bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp paprika. Stir to combine.
  2. 2
    Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and coat a piece of shrimp in the flour mixture, then in the eggs, and finally panko mixture. Repeat with each piece and set aside.
  3. 3
    Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Add coated shrimp to the fryer basket, lightly spray with cooking oil and cook for five minutes.
  4. 4
    Shake the basket, lightly spray shrimp with oil again and cook for another five minutes or until shrimp is crispy and golden brown.
  5. 5
    Serve with dipping sauces of choice and enjoy.

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