Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound tail-on jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
For Serving
- Shrimp cocktail sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer basket. Spray the basket of your air fryer thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the shrimp from sticking during cooking.
- Season the shrimp. In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning, ensuring each shrimp is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange shrimp in the air fryer basket. Spread the seasoned shrimp out in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Air fry the shrimp. Cook the shrimp at 400°F (204°C) for 6 to 8 minutes total, flipping them halfway through at around the 3 to 4-minute mark to promote even browning and cooking. Adjust cooking time if using smaller shrimp, as they may cook faster.
- Serve immediately. Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve warm with shrimp cocktail sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy while hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw frozen shrimp completely before cooking for even results.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow hot air to circulate properly.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of shrimp and the model of your air fryer.
- Old Bay seasoning can be substituted with Cajun seasoning or your favorite seafood spice blend.
- For extra crispiness, you may spray a light coat of cooking spray on the shrimp before air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
