Air Fryer Fried Shrimp Recipe: Crispy and Golden
Crispy air fryer shrimp with panko-cornmeal coating.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp peeled, tails on
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika optional
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- Optional: Lemon slices parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Cocktail sauce sweet tea
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry; prepare flour, egg-buttermilk, panko-cornmeal stations.
- Coat shrimp: flour, egg, then panko mix.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F; spray basket.
- Air fry shrimp 6-8 min, flipping halfway; spray lightly.
- Serve on a white plate with lemon, parsley, cocktail sauce, and sweet tea.
Notes
- Use medium shrimp for even cooking.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days, and reheat in an air fryer.
- Try a spicy variation.
- Pair with coleslaw.