Air Fryer Shrimp
Garlic butter air fryer shrimp in 8 minutes. 200 calories, 24g protein, quick and flavorful.
Air Fryer Shrimp has 200 calories per serving, with 24g protein, 4g carbs, 9g fat, and 0g fiber. Prep 5 min, cook 8 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
200
Calories
24g
Protein
48% DV
4g
Carbs
1% DV
9g
Fat
12% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 200 calories per serving.
🔥 12.0g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
8 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$6.00
Air Fryer Shrimp
The air fryer cooks shrimp in minutes, locking in a tender, juicy bite with a lightly crisp edge. A garlic butter and lemon sauce clings to every shrimp, delivering big flavor for just 200 calories - faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
- 8 oz large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails off)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and place in a bowl.
- Melt butter and whisk with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, parsley, hot sauce, and pepper.
- Toss shrimp in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Spread shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 24g |
| Carbs | 4g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Fiber | 0g |
Tips
- Shrimp cook fast; check at 6 minutes to avoid rubbery texture.
- Use frozen shrimp thawed under cold water for best value.
- Toss over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a full meal.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
air fryer
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