Air Fryer
Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers
These easy air fryer shrimp skewers are for the evenings when you want something good without spending long in the kitchen. The shrimp are seasoned simply with garlic, ginger and paprika, left to marinate briefly, then threaded onto skewers and air fried until golden. Serve them with a fresh salad, warm flatbread, garlic sauce, or all three.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 8 to 10 mins
- Air Fryer
- 180°C / 350°F
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 500g shrimp, peeled and tails removed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional, for serving: ready made garlic sauce
- Optional, for serving: flatbread
- Optional, for serving: fresh salad
Method
- 01
Place the peeled shrimp in a bowl.
- 02
Add the avocado oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- 03
Toss thoroughly until the shrimp are evenly coated in the seasoning.
- 04
Leave the seasoned shrimp to marinate for 15 minutes.
- 05
Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- 06
Arrange the shrimp skewers in the air fryer basket, leaving enough space for the hot air to circulate.
- 07
Air fry at 180°C / 350°F for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and lightly golden.
- 08
Remove from the air fryer and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- 09
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
- 10
If desired, serve alongside ready made garlic sauce, flatbread and/or a fresh salad.
Shrimp should be fully cooked and opaque all the way through before serving. Air fryer performance varies between models, so check them towards the lower end of the cooking time and give them a little longer only if needed.
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Lackie's Notes
Try to use shrimp of a similar size so they cook evenly.
Coat the shrimp evenly with the seasoning before leaving them to marinate.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
Check the shrimp towards the lower end of the cooking range, because air fryers vary.
Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture.
A squeeze of fresh lemon just before eating adds a lovely fresh finish.
Serve it with
Serving Suggestion
These skewers are lovely with a fresh salad, warm flatbread, ready made garlic sauce and plenty of lemon wedges. The flatbread and garlic sauce in my photographs were both bought ready made, so treat them as easy serving suggestions rather than part of the recipe. For something a little more filling, they also work well with Fluffy Rice Cooker Basmati Rice or Rocca Salad with Caramelised Onions.
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