Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Bright and juicy Lemon Pepper Shrimp are the easiest party appetizer ever. Just a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes, they are perfect for two or for a crowd!

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Course: Best Tapas and Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

Ingredients

12 ounces raw shrimp 31-40 size, peeled, deveined, thawed if previously frozen
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh is best
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Lemon slices optional
Thai basil optional

Instructions

Defrost shrimp in cold water if frozen. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry.
Preheat the air fryer to 370F.
Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl.
Pour olive oil and lemon juice over the shrimp and mix to coat.
Sprinkle salt, lemon pepper and garlic powder over the shrimp. Mix to coat evenly.
Place shrimp into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket.
Add slices of lemon on top of the shrimp if desired.
Air fry at 370F for 5 minutes. Check for doneness when the 5 minutes are up.
Remove and garnish with more lemon and chopped Thai basil. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

I like to use Thai basil because it has a peppery flavor to it. Feel free to substitute regular basil, parsley, or even fresh dill.
Use fresh or frozen raw shrimp. If frozen, thaw in cold water before using.
Leave off the fresh garnishes until after cooking or they will burn in the air fryer.
When placing the shrimp in the air fryer basket, be sure to keep them in a single layer and leave space between them to ensure even cooking.
Keep the shrimp tender and juicy by not overcooking them. They should be pink and opaque.
The shrimp will shrink in size when cooking.

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