Description
Air fryer shrimp skewers offer a quick and flavorful dish that highlights the natural sweetness of shrimp with a blend of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between each shrimp for even cooking.
- Place skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Experiment with different spices like chili powder or Italian seasoning.
- Serve with a side of dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: air fryer shrimp skewers, shrimp recipes, quick appetizers, seafood skewers