Ultimate Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Ready in 20 Minutes
Get perfectly tender, garlic-butter shrimp with this easy Air Fryer Dinners recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes for a delicious weeknight meal!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 0.5 tsp salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap for proper air circulation.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread or pasta.