This Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp serves up plum, juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp in minutes! Add noodles or rice for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner. Only 5 ingredients needed!

air fryer garlic shrimp over spaghetti on a white plate.

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Why cook shrimps in an air fryer?

This easy and delicious garlic shrimp will be your new go to for a simple and flavorful weeknight meal! Serve as a main or an appetizer, the simple and bold flavors from the season work so well with the tender, air fried shrimp. Pop this seafood recipe on your weekly meal rota, you will not be disappointed.

Looking for more easy appetizers? Why not also try my Baked Chicken Wings and my Loaded Deviled Eggs with Bacon.

Why You’ll Love this Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe:

  • SAVORY: The shrimp is perfectly seasoned with garlic powder and pepper – simply savory!
  • HEALTHY: No breading needed, these lean, protein packed shrimp are a great base for a healthy meal.
  • EASY: So easy! 5 ingredients, pop in the air fryer – done in minutes!

This is one of my favorite ways to cook shrimp, so easy and so flavor packed! Also my traditional garlic butter shrimps are delicious!

air fryer garlic shrimp on a white plate.
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How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp

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  1. In a large bowl, combine your shrimp with the oil and seasoning.
  2. Cook the shrimp in the air fryer for 8-9 mins. cook in batches if needed.
  3. Serve and enjoy!
step by step photos for how to make air fryer garlic shrimp.
air fryer garlic shrimp on a white plate with potatoes and mushrooms.
What kind of shrimp should I use for air fryer garlic shrimp?

You can use any shrimp you like for this recipe. I used medium-sized peeled and deveined shrimp, so if you choose to use larger or smaller shrimp, you may need to adjust the cooking time by 1-2 minutes. If you use shrimp with the shells on, you may also need to add 1-2 minutes to the final cook time.

Can I cook shrimp from frozen in the air fryer?

Yes, you can. Just make sure that they are shelled and deveined, and add an extra 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.

How can I tell when shrimp is fully cooked?

Raw shrimp is translucent gray in color. Cooked shrimp is an opaque white color with some pink and bright red accents and 120°F internally.

Serving Suggestions

These air fryer shrimps work with so many sides. Here’s some faves:

Perfect on a salad or in a main dish, you really can’t go wrong when you add these juicy, flavorful shrimp to the menu!

air fryer garlic shrimp on a white plate.
close up of air fryer garlic shrimp on a white plate with potatoes and mushrooms.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover garlic shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezing Instructions

Freeze garlic shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow shrimp to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Flavor Variations

This garlic shrimp is a great base for any number of flavor combinations. Try one of these:

  • Garlic Parmesan: Add ½ cup Parmesan cheese to the shrimp.
  • Italian: Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the shrimp.
  • Honey Garlic: Add
  • Sriracha: Add 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1½ tablespoons soy sauce, and the juice of ½ a lime to the shrimp.
  • Lemon Garlic: Add the juice of 1 lemon to the shrimp.

Make It A Meal

This shrimp goes with so many starches and veggies. Try serving it with homemade pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or air fried potatoes. For veggies, try serving it with air fried broccoli, zucchini fries, asparagus, or creamy garlic mushrooms.

More Shrimp Recipes We Love

a forkful of air fryer garlic shrimp and mushroom.

I love serving up these mouth watering garlic shrimp! Not just because they are so easy and delicious but also the air fryer really works its magic, turning out juicy and tender shrimp every time! Made with minimal ingredients and done in minutes – you have to give these a try!

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Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp Recipe

4.75 from 4 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes
Total: 14 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin
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Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp serves up plum, juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp in minutes! Serve with noodles or rice for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.
    overhead view of ingredients for air fryer garlic shrimp.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
    1 pound raw shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    raw shrimp in a glass bowl.
  • Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Try not to overcrowd the shrimp or they won’t crisp up evenly.
    raw shrimp in an air fryer basket.
  • Cook the shrimp for 8-9 minutes, until the shrimp has curled up and turned pink, shaking the basket of shrimp halfway through.
    cooked shrimp in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove the shrimp from the air fryer, repeat until all of the shrimp is cooked.

Becky’s Tips

  • Serve shrimp over pasta or with a starch and a veggie.
  • Feel free to add additional seasonings to customize these shrimp to your tastes.
Storage: Store air fryer garlic shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 933mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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