Shrimp with garlic butter in an air fryer

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Shrimp
   • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
2. Make the Garlic Butter
   • In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
3. Coat the Shrimp
   • Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
   • Let marinate for 10–15 minutes for extra flavor (optional).
4. Preheat the Air Fryer
   • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
5. Air Fry
   • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
   • Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the shrimp halfway through, until they are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
6. Finish & Serve
   • Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish.
   • Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter, then garnish with chopped parsley.
   • Serve immediately with lemon wedges.