Air Fryer Fried Crearmpes – Budget bytes

As Bubba de Forrest Gump knows it, there is more than one way to cook shrimp. He lists 21 ways of being precise, but he forgot an updated version … Air fried shrimp! This modern touch on a classic gives you all the goodness crisp goluse of fried shrimp without the mess of hot oil. It is easy, affordable and completely irresistible. Believe me, this easy fried shrimp recipe deserves a place as number 22 on Bubba’s list – Fritte shrimp is a total changer!

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Crisp fried shrimp in the air fryer

It only takes 15 minutes to cook two lots of fried shrimp in the air fryer, and they come out perfectly crunchy each time. I bread the shrimp in a simple mixture of seasoned flour, egg washing and Italian breadcrumbs, and they become golden and so satisfactory. This is seriously one of the easiest ways to get your dose of fried shrimp without making a big fatty mess in the kitchen. Dunk these shrimp breaded with a fryer in the air in a cocktail sauce, and you have a budgetary aperitif that still looks like a total treat!

Air fried shrimp

This frying fried shrimp recipe uses the old bay, garlic powder and Italian breadcrumbs for a delicious aperitif with a daring and a golden crunch.Step -by -step photos can be seen under the recipe card.

• ½ cup versatile flour (60g, $ 0.16)
• 1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning ($ 0.35)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder ($ 0.06)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley ($ 0.05)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked, $ 0.08)
• 1 egg (Beaten, $ 0.33 *)
• 1 Tablespoon water ($ 0.00)
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (30g, $ 0.33 **)
• cooking spray ($ 0.01)
• 10 Oz. frozen shrimp (large, thawed, (31-40 per lb, 283g) $ 3.99 ***)

• Gather and prepare all the ingredients.

• Take 4 medium or shallow flat bowls. In the first bowl, mix the flour, the old -fashioned seasoning, garlic powder, dried parsley and pepper. In the second bowl, whisk the egg together and 1 tablespoon of water. In the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs. The last bowl will be to place the breaded shrimp.

• Mix the thawed shrimp in the flour, coating all sides, then dip in the egg mixture to cover completely. Finally, press the shrimp in the breadcrumbs on both sides. Work in lots if necessary and place breaded shrimp in the last bowl until they are ready to fry.

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 ° F. Place the breaded shrimp in a single layer. You will have to work by lots. Spray with a non-stick spray and cook for 3-4 minutes.

• Using pliers, go back carefully and spray the shrimp again, then cook for another 3-4 minutes.

• Remove the fried shrimp and repeat the process until all the shrimp is finished.

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* The amount of egg washing was perfect for the number of shrimps I had. If you get more shrimp or larger shrimps, you may need more.
**Instead of Italian breadcrumbsyou can use regular breadcrumbs Or panko breadcrumbs.
*** I used Credorative of peeled and devein shrimp (31-40 by LBwith about 20-22 Total shrimp in a bag of 10 oz))that I thawed myself. Fresh shrimp will also work. You can thaw the shrimp in several ways. I like to place them in the refrigerator and let them thaw overnight. You can also get them under cold water for about 10 minutes. Never defrost them on the counter, in the microwave or under hot water.

Portion: 1portionCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 34gFat: 7gSodium: 1638MGFiber: 4g

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How to take pictures of fried shrimp step by step

Gather all your ingredients.

Prepare the panure station: Take 4 medium -sized bowls or shallow dishes. In the first bowl (top left), add ½ cup of flour, 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tsp. With dried parsley and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Mix to combine. Then, in the second bowl (top right), beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Pour 1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs into a third bowl (bottom left). Leave the last empty bowl.

Bread shrimps: Mix 10 oz. Large shrimp (defruded) in the flour mixture, making sure to coat all sides. Then dip the shrimp coated with flour in the washing of eggs, then in the breadcrumbs. Press the shrimp in the breadcrumbs on both sides. Place the breaded shrimp in the empty bowl and repeat until all the shrimps are coated.

Air fry the shrimp: Preheat your air fryer to 400 ° F. Place a single layer of breaded shrimp on the bottom of your air fried basket. You will probably have to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Spray the shrimp with a non-stick cooking spray and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Use kitchen pliers to carefully turn the shrimp. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Once cooked and golden, remove the fried shrimp and repeat the process until all the shrimp is finished. Serve and enjoy!

Suggestion service

I go directly to my homemade cocktail sauce every time I make this shrimp recipe… it is the best dip for crisp fries shrimp (in my opinion 🙂). But a tartare sauce would be just as tasty if it’s no longer your style. You can also jump the dip and serve the shrimp just above a crunchy caesar salad, or throw them in simple pasta like spaghetti aglio e olio. Or use them to make a shrimp boy, stacked high on a grilled roller with lettuce, tomato and remoulade sauce!

Storage and reheating

These fried fried shrimp are definitely at their best freshness, when the panel is super crisp and the shrimps are cooked right. If you have leftovers, hide them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container. When you are ready to warm up, put them back in the air fryer for about 5 minutes, returning halfway, until they are hot and crisp again and the internal temperature reaches 165 ° F. Just be careful not to do too much because the shrimps can dry quickly.