Air fryer breaded butterfly shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and tasty meal. The combination of the crispy, golden-brown breading and the tender, juicy shrimp makes for a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight dinner or an appetizer for your next party, air fryer breaded butterfly shrimp is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER BREADED SHRIMP
Perfectly seasoned crispy-fried shrimp in the air fryer. I like to keep the tails on to utilize as a handle but feel free to discard if desired. Serve with cocktail sauce or favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place flour, Old Bay®, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Zip and shake to combine.
- Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then back in the seasoned flour. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer; making sure to not overcrowd.
- Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 4 minutes. Open the basket and spray any chalky spots with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 3 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 220.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 881.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
AIR FRYER BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP
Light, airy, crispy butterflied shrimp air-fried to perfection. You will not miss the oil in this I promise. Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to combine.
- Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches, add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then in the panko bread crumbs. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer, butterflied-side down; make sure to not overcrowd.
- Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip shrimp over and spray the the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 265.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 765.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SEAPAK FROZEN BUTTERFLY SHRIMP IN AIR FRYER
Steps:
- Remove the frozen butterfly shrimp from the package. No need to thaw them.
- Next, place them into the air fryer basket, spreading them out evenly. Don't overcrowd the basket/rack. Then, drizzle oil over them to prevent them from sticking.
- Cook at 400ºF (204ºC) for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. As soon as they turn golden brown, they become crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Serve your frozen butterfly shrimp with a dipping sauce or mayonnaise, salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR-FRYER BREADED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt, dill weed and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and hot pepper sauce. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help adhere., In batches, arrange shrimp in a single layer in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AIR FRYER BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE AND MANGO SALSA
The air fryer does a fine job with these larger shrimp, about 21 to 25 per pound. Butterflying them makes quick work of the cooking time. Serve with this delicious, fruity salsa, or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Bibi
Time 37m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine pineapple, mango, bell pepper, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro, and sea salt in a bowl; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate, until ready to use.
- Set a bowl of ice on the work space.
- Clean each shrimp by removing the head with a twisting motion. Cut along the back of the shell with kitchen shears or a sharp paring knife, and peel off the shell, removing the legs with the shell. Reserve heads and shells for stock, if desired. Clean away the vein that runs along the back, and cut deeper into the shrimp, lengthwise, toward the tail, but not all the way through, to butterfly the shrimp. Place each cleaned and butterflied shrimp on the ice.
- Place egg in a medium bowl and stir to combine the yolk and the white. Season with cayenne pepper and sea salt. Spread panko crumbs on a plate, and cover a second plate with parchment paper.
- Remove each shrimp from the ice bowl and place into the egg mixture. One by one, remove shrimp from the egg mixture and place on the panko crumbs. Pat panko into the top side, then place each shrimp on the parchment-lined plate. Repeat, until all the shrimp are coated in panko. Spray with avocado oil spray.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer with the sprayed side down without touching each other. Spray the top of the shrimp with avocado oil spray.
- Air fry at 390 degrees F (195 degrees C) for 4 minutes. Carefully turn shrimp and continue for an additional 3 minutes.
- If 2 batches are required, refrigerate raw shrimp while the first batch is cooking. Serve with pineapple and mango salsa and additional lime slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 219.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 485.1 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
Tips:
- Use large shrimp for this recipe, as they will hold up better in the air fryer.
- Make sure the shrimp are completely thawed and patted dry before breading them.
- Use a light touch when breading the shrimp, as too much breading will make them soggy.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before cooking the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, so that they cook evenly.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the shrimp cook evenly.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer breaded butterfly shrimp is a quick and easy appetizer or main course that is sure to please everyone. The shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they are coated in a flavorful breading that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
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