Healthy Low-Calorie Recipes Low-Calorie Main Dish Recipes Low-Calorie Fish & Seafood Recipes Low-Calorie Shrimp Recipes Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp Be the first to rate & review! These air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil. We pair it with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce for a tasty snack you'll want to make again and again. By Robin Bashinsky Updated on September 25, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts How to Make Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp Set Up Your Breading Station Breading is a three-part process that creates a crust on the shrimp. You will need three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for eggs and water and another one for the panko breadcrumbs and seasonings. Bread the Shrimp Dredge the shrimp in flour. This step will help the egg stick to the shrimp. Then dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, which will help the panko to stick. Finally, dredge the shrimp in the panko mixture, shaking off any excess. Air-Fry the Shrimp Cook the shrimp in two batches. Coat the shrimp with cooking spray, then air-fry at 360°F until crispy and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning once. Make sure the shrimp is in a single layer in the air fryer. Overcrowding the air fryer basket will prevent the shrimp from crisping up. Make the Dipping Sauce This smoky dipping sauce is full of flavor! It has five simple ingredients: ketchup, chipotle chiles, cilantro, lime juice and salt. We recommend using no-salt-added ketchup to reduce the amount of sodium in the sauce. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Ingredients Cooking spray ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, well beaten 2 tablespoons water 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ cup no-salt-added ketchup 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place flour in a shallow dish. Combine eggs and water in another shallow dish. Combine panko, cumin and garlic powder in a third shallow dish. Dredge shrimp first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the panko, shaking off excess. Place half of the shrimp in the prepared basket; coat well with cooking spray. Cook at 360°F until crispy and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning once during cooking. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Combine ketchup, chipotle chiles, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a small bowl. Serve the dipping sauce with the shrimp. Equipment Air fryer Note Look for the smallest shrimp you can find so they will cook evenly. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 297 Calories 4g Fat 35g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 6-7 shrimp & 2 Tbsp. sauce Calories 297 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 9g Protein 29g 58% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 276mg 92% Vitamin A 616IU 12% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Folate 59mcg 15% Sodium 291mg 13% Calcium 102mg 8% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 49mg 12% Potassium 390mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved