Air Fryer Panko Shrimp are crispy and delicious without being deep fried in oil. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce!
Why you'll love Air Fryer Panko Shrimp:
- Made with minimal ingredients - All you need to make this recipe is shrimp, flour, panko bread crumbs, egg, milk, spices and oil spray.
- Healthier - If you love crispy deep fried shrimp, this is a much healthier version that's also super yummy!
- High in protein - A serving of Air Fryer Panko Shrimp contains 17 grams of protein!
Ingredients overview:
- shrimp - They should be defrosted, peeled, deveined with the tail removed.
- all-purpose flour - You can use gluten-free all-purpose flour if needed.
- egg and milk - This is the glute to help the panko bread crumbs stick to the shrimp.
- panko bread crumbs - You can use gluten- free panko bread crumbs if needed.
- spices - We're using salt, pepper, sweet paprika and garlic powder for the perfect mix!
- avocado oil spray - This is important to obtain a nice crisp on the outside of the shrimp!
How to cook Panko Shrimp in the air fryer?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Pat the shrimp dry on a cutting board with paper towels.
- Combine the spices together in a small bowl and set it aside.
- Set up three bowls for breading the shrimp. In one bowl, add the flour with half of the spice mix and combine. In another bowl, whisk 1 egg and milk. In another bowl, add panko bread crumbs with the other half of the spice mix and combine.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Dip each shrimp individually in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture and then the panko mixture.
- Spray the preheated air fryer basket with oil.
- Transfer the shrimp to your air fryer basket without stacking.
- Spray the shrimp with oil.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Flip the shrimp, spray again and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until crispy.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer with the shrimp. Complete this recipe in two batches unless you have a large air fryer. While one batch cooks, place the cooked batch on a wire rack.
Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce! I made a sauce from avocado oil mayo, full-fat plain Greek yogurt, tomato paste, soy sauce, sriracha and a pinch of salt.
Recipe pro tips:
- I recommend preheating your air fryer for even cooking.
- When breading the shrimp, use one hand for the wet ingredients and one hand for the dry ingredients. This will keep your fingers from getting sticky with breading.
- Don't stack the shrimp on top of each other in the air fryer. They will not crisp nicely.
How to serve?
Enjoy the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, throw it over a rice bowl or a salad!
Storage directions:
- Store the shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat them in the air fryer until warm. If you microwave the shrimp, they will not be crispy.
Air Fryer Panko Shrimp
Air Fryer Panko Shrimp are crispy and delicious without being deep fried in oil. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 ounces shrimp (They should be defrosted, peeled, deveined with the tail removed.) - This was 27 shrimp in total for me.
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 sprays avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry on a cutting board with paper towels.
- Combine the spices together in a small bowl and set it aside.
- Set up three bowls for breading the shrimp. In one bowl, add the flour with half of the spice mix and combine. In another bowl, whisk 1 egg and milk. In another bowl, add panko bread crumbs with the other half of the spice mix and combine.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Dip each shrimp individually in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture and then the panko mixture.
- Spray the preheated air fryer basket with oil. Transfer the shrimp to your air fryer basket without stacking. Spray the shrimp with oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes at 400 degrees F. Flip the shrimp, spray again and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until crispy.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer with the shrimp. Complete this recipe in two batches unless you have a large air fryer. While one batch cooks, place the cooked batch on a wire rack.
- Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce! I made a sauce from avocado oil mayo, full-fat plain Greek yogurt, tomato paste, soy sauce, sriracha and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Panko Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 149mg50%
Sodium 867mg38%
Potassium 155mg4%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 472IU9%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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Stephanie
Love this air fryer shrimp! It's quick, easy, & tasty! Love it with a side salad and sweet potatoe fries!! Thanks Krista!! ❤️
Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful comment, Stephanie! 🙂