This air fryer old bay shrimp recipe is for you if you’re looking for a crisp, juicy shrimp with just a hint of spicy! Air-frying the shrimp seals in natural juices keeps the meat beautifully tender.
Combining delicately salty shrimp with a hint of spicy paprika, zesty lemon, and fresh parsley, this air fryer old bay shrimp recipe is a real treat.
Quick and simple to make, these shrimp are gorgeous appetizers for game night or fabulously served with rice for a healthy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients you’ll need to make old bay shrimp.
Large shrimp, peeled and deveined. You can use either fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. If you use frozen shrimp, be sure to defrost before cooking either by moving the shrimp to the refrigerator for 24 hours or by sealing the amount you want to use in a ZipTop bag and submerging them in cold water for around 30 minutes and changing the water many times as it needed.
Olive oil. Not only is it delicious, but olive oil is also a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It’s also high in a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, which can help prevent inflammation and is also resistant to high heat – making it an excellent choice for cooking.
Old bay seasoning. If you don’t have old bay seasoning, you can substitute this for paprika and celery salt. Chili and garlic are also excellent additions to this old bay shrimp recipe.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice. To get the juice, chop the lemon in half and then press through a tea strainer to remove the seeds. Alternatively, you can buy bottled lemon juice.
Fresh chopped parsley. Adds a clean, earthy dimension to the shrimp. You could also try cilantro, chives, or basil.
How to make old bay shrimp in an air fryer
Seasoning the Shrimp: In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, old bay seasoning, and lemon juice.
Ready to air fry: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook the shrimp to 360ºF for 8-10 minutes.
Serve: Remove the shrimp from the air fryer basket and plate and sprinkle with parsley. Serve and Enjoy!
PrintAir Fryer Shrimp Scampi
This air fryer old bay shrimp recipe is for you if you’re looking for a crisp, juicy shrimp with just a hint of spicy! Air-frying the shrimp seals in the natural juices, keeping the meat beautifully tender.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon old bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, old bay seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook to 360ºF for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the air fryer basket and plate and sprinkle with parsley. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Reheat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes or until warm through.
- Shrimp are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF.
