Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen, patted dry)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)

Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
2. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
3. Let the shrimp sit for 5 to 10 minutes while you preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
4. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed so the basket is not crowded.
5. Air fry for 4 minutes, then shake the basket or turn the shrimp over. Cook for 1 to 3 minutes more, until the shrimp are opaque and firm and reach 145°F at the thickest part.
6. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and add an extra squeeze of lemon before serving.