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Fried Shrimp in dipping sauce
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Popcorn Shrimp Made Easy in the Air Fryer

Whip up delicious Popcorn Shrimp in minutes with an Air Fryer. A quick and easy crowd-pleaser appetizer for any occasion.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood, Southern
Keyword: air fried, Air Fry Shrimp, Air Fryer, Air Fryer Recipe, crispy, crowd-pleaser, quick, Shrimp
Servings: 6 Serving
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Shrimp
  • ½ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • ½ Cup Corn Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoon Corn Starch
  • Cooking Spray. We use Olive Oil spray

Instructions

  • Mix Panko, Corn Flakes, Garlic Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Corn Starch in a food processor.
    ½ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs, ½ Cup Corn Flakes, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, 3 Tablespoon Corn Starch, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    Breading for Shrimp in a food processor
  • Toss shrimp in the panko/corn flake mixture
    1 Pound Shrimp
    Shrimp with breading
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Put the shrimp in the basket of your air fryer. Next, give the shrimp a spritz of cooking spray.
    Cooking Spray. We use Olive Oil spray
    Shrimp in an air fryer basket
  • Air Fry for 6 minutes at 400 degrees.
    Shrimp in an air fryer basket
  • For perfectly cooked shrimp, flip and spray them. After 6 minutes, check for crispiness, and if needed, air fry for an additional 2 minutes. This method will make delicious and crispy shrimp every time
    Shrimp in an air fryer basket
  • Enjoy!!!!
    Air fryer pop corn Shrimp

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg