Crispy Air Fryer Honey Walnut Shrimp - 20 Minutes
Make this crispy Air Fryer Honey Walnut Shrimp in 20 minutes. The perfect sweet and savory weeknight dinner with restaurant-quality crunch and minimal oil.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 cup walnut halves roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sweetened condensed milk optional for extra creaminess
Coating
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray for air fryer
Instructions
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess coating thoroughly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch.
- Spritz shrimp lightly with olive oil spray and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip shrimp carefully, spray again, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- While shrimp cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and condensed milk in a small bowl.
- Toast walnut halves in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove shrimp from air fryer and toss immediately with the honey sauce and toasted walnuts.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.