Air Fryer Butterflied Shrimp

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Light, airy, crispy butterflied shrimp air-fried to perfection. You will not miss the oil in this I promise. Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping if desired.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and butterflied with tails on

  • 2 medium eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs

  • nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Combine flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to combine.

  3. Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches, add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then in the panko bread crumbs. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer, butterflied-side down; make sure to not overcrowd.

  4. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip shrimp over and spray the the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.

    Air Fryer Butterflied Shrimp

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
5g Fat
40g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 266mg 89%
Sodium 766mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 217mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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