Description
The preparation of the Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp recipe involves a simple yet flavorful process.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined, peeled, cleaned, thawed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Old Bay
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- Olive Oil nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Add cleaned shrimp to a bowl.
- Mix 1/4 of the seasoning with the shrimp, ensuring an even coating.
- Sprinkle 1/4 of the seasoning over the flour, toss, and coat the shrimp with it.
- Add the remaining seasoning to the bread crumbs.
- Beat the eggs. Now you have three bowls: Seasoned Shrimp with Flour, Beaten Eggs, and Panko.
- Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then in the breading. Set aside for the breading to stick.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Spray the basket or air fryer sheets with non-stick spray.
- Lay the shrimp in a single layer, non-stacked.
- Cook for 4 mins on each side, spraying with Olive oil when flipping.
- Repeat for each batch (if necessary).
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayo
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
Enjoy your Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp with this tasty dipping sauce!
Notes
Equipment:
- 9×13 Pan
- Skillet
Notes:
- If you don’t have panko, you can use regular breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for a similar crispy texture.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the shrimp in batches.
- You can experiment with lighter alternatives for the dipping sauce, such as Greek yogurt-based sauces or a simple squeeze of lemon for a lighter option.
- For those with gluten sensitivities, consider using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
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