Air-Fryer Breaded Shrimp Tips
Should you leave the tails on air-fryer breaded shrimp?
It’s totally OK to leave the tails on your air-fryer breaded shrimp, but if you prefer to not have to deal with them while eating, you can remove them.
Can you can use frozen shrimp for this recipe?
It may seem counter-intuitive, but trust us: Unless you’re certain that the fresh shrimp at your market has never been frozen, then frozen shrimp is a better, safer and tastier option. Either way, make sure your fresh or frozen shrimp have been patted dry before coating to get an even coverage. Patting the shrimp dry will also help guarantee that the breading will stick nicely—which is half the battle when breading and air-frying your favorite foods.
What other sauces can you serve with air-fryer breaded shrimp?
This
remoulade sauce is a great way to add spice to your air-fryer breaded shrimp. You can also stick with the classic red sauce served with
shrimp cocktail as the perfect crowd pleaser. If you liked this air-fryer breaded shrimp recipe, make sure to check out more of our
shrimp recipes!
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Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
Nutrition Facts
6 shrimp: 198 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.