Ingredients
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- 1 lb. raw large shrimp (deveined with tails on)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese or pecorino romano
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Place them in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice to the shrimp, tossing until they’re coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinate, combine panko crumbs, cheese, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk.
- After 15 minutes, preheat the air fryer to 400ºF.
- Dredge a shrimp through the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Then, coat the shrimp evenly with the panko mixture. Repeat the process for a second coating. Place the breaded shrimp on a plate.
- Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of the air fryer and add the shrimp without crowding them.
- Air fry the shrimp for 2 minutes, flip, and fry for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked.
- Serve the shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lemon, marinara sauce, or atop a salad.
Notes
- We recommend using large shrimp for this recipe, but you can use medium or jumbo shrimp with adjustments.
- Breading the shrimp takes time, so be patient and enjoy the process!
- If preferred, you can use breadcrumbs instead of panko crumbs.