Golden Air Fryer Honey Walnut Shrimp
Make this irresistible Air Fryer Dinners recipe in under 30 minutes. Crispy shrimp coated in sweet honey sauce and crunchy walnuts for a takeout fakeout dinner.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 cup walnut halves toasted
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
- 0.5 cup cornstarch for coating
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for spraying
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for maximum crispiness.
- In a shallow bowl, mix cornstarch with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp in the mixture until lightly coated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice to make the honey sauce.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
- While shrimp cook, toast walnut halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Remove shrimp from air fryer and immediately toss with the honey sauce and toasted walnuts until fully coated.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions if desired.