Name: Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, well beaten; 2 tablespoons water; 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.5 cup no-salt-added ketchup; 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt

Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

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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

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297	Calories
4g	Fat
35g	Carbs
29g	Protein

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.