Healthy Recipes Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy Air Fryer Recipes Air-Fryer Shrimp 5.0 (1) Add your rating & review This ultra-quick air-fryer shrimp recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner—or add it to pasta or use as a salad topper. More crushed red pepper sprinkled on after cooking adds a kick. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 1, 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 Photo: Jacob Fox Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, tails on 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, grated ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives Directions Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Combine shrimp, oil, lemon juice, garlic, crushed red pepper and salt in a medium bowl; toss to mix well. Transfer the shrimp to the fryer basket with a slotted spoon. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with chives and additional crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 164 Calories 8g Fat 1g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 7 shrimp Calories 164 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 183mg 61% Vitamin A 127IU 3% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 3mcg 1% Vitamin K 2mcg 2% Sodium 281mg 12% Calcium 77mg 6% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 41mg 10% Potassium 320mg 7% Zinc 2mg 18% 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