Ultimate Air Fryer BBQ Shrimp for Easy Dinners
Enjoy smoky, glazed shrimp in minutes. This Ultimate Air Fryer BBQ Shrimp is a fast, flavorful Air Fryer Dinners recipe perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce smoky or sweet variety
- 1 tbsp olive oil for coating
- 1 tsp smoked paprika for depth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry, then toss in a bowl with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 4 minutes.
- Brush with BBQ sauce, flip, brush the other side, and cook 2 to 4 more minutes until glazed and opaque.
- Rest 1 minute, then serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.