If you're looking for a tasty and healthy appetizer or main course that can be prepared in a matter of minutes, air fryer panko shrimp is a great option.
Air Fryer Panko Shrimp
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make crispy and delicious shrimp, an air fryer is the way to go. With a little bit of prep work and some time in the air fryer, you can enjoy crispy Panko shrimp.
This dish combines succulent shrimp with crispy panko breadcrumbs, resulting in a mouth-watering flavor and texture.
These air fried panko shrimp are perfect for an appetizer or as part of a main meal. Shrimp tacos are calling my name!
Why use an air fryer?
Using an air fryer to cook panko shrimp has several advantages. First, air fryers use hot air to cook food, rather than oil, which means that you can enjoy crispy, flavorful shrimp without the added calories and fat of traditional frying methods.
Second, air fryers are much faster than traditional ovens, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
Ingredients
- Raw medium shrimp
- Large egg
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Kosher Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Avocado oil spray
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure to peel and devein your shrimp before using them in this recipe.
- You can add additional seasonings to the panko mixture, such as cayenne pepper or dried herbs.
- Serve the shrimp immediately after cooking to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Tools to make this easy recipe
How to make air fried panko shrimp
- Preheat the air fryer at 390F for 5 minutes
- Add the egg to a shallow bowl and whisk until fluffy. Set aside.
- Add the panko bread crumbs, salt and pepper into another shallow bowl and combine well.
- Add a few shrimp to the egg mixture, coat completely.
- Then transfer the shrimp to the panko mixture. Coat shrimp complete with bread crumbs.
- Next transfer the shrimp to the air fryer basket. Place them in a single layer.
- Spray them lightly with avocado oil spray if you want them extra crispy.
- Cook for 8-9 minutes at 390F. No need to flip these shrimp.
Substitutions
You can use large shrimp if you can't find medium shrimp. Panko breadcrumbs work best, but you can use regular breadcrumbs in a pinch.
What to serve with air fryer panko shrimp
Serve these delicious panko shrimp wrapped up in a taco, or dip them in some delicious cilantro lime dressing or some bang bang sauce. They'd even pair well with these air fryer onion rings.
How to store
- Store leftover shrimp in a glass air tight container for up to 3 days.
How to reheat
These panko shrimp reheat best in the air fryer. Cook for 2-3 minutes at 400F for best results. You can also microwave them for 30-60 seconds or until they reach 165F.
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you loved this air fryer panko shrimp recipe, check out these other easy air fryer recipes.
- Air Fryer Furikake Salmon
- Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
- Air Fryer Broccolini
Air Fryer Panko Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz raw medium shrimp
- 1 whole egg
- 1 ½ cups panko
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 390F for 5 minutes
- Add the egg to a shallow bowl and whisk until fluffy. Set aside.
- Add the panko bread crumbs, salt and pepper into another shallow bowl and combine well.
- Add a few shrimp to the egg mixture, coat completely.
- Then transfer the shrimp to the panko mixture. Coat shrimp complete with bread crumbs.
- Next transfer the shrimp to the air fryer basket. Place them in a single layer.
- Spray them lightly with avocado oil spray if you want them extra crispy.
- Cook for 8-9 minutes at 390F. No need to flip these shrimp.
Nutrition
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