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Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp

Learn how to make Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp, a quick, light main course seasoned with fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Recipe Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 5 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 2 people

Looking for a tasty idea for a quick but elegant dinner? Air fryer jumbo shrimp are the perfect solution if you want to serve a seafood main course that is light, crispy and above all healthy, without giving up convenience. Thanks to the healthy cooking of the air fryer, you can enjoy quick and easy jumbo shrimp, wonderfully golden on the outside and tender and juicy inside, ideal both as an appetizer and as a main course for true connoisseurs.

Try this crispy jumbo shrimp recipe and you’ll discover all the pleasure of a dish full of fresh Mediterranean notes: simple ingredients like fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice let you bring out the bold flavor of the jumbo shrimp without weighing them down. This recipe is the perfect blend of flavor and lightness: it takes very little to make a jumbo shrimp dish without frying, also ideal as a light jumbo shrimp idea for anyone watching their diet and for anyone who wants to serve an elegant course without too much oil or guilt.

If you want to find out how to cook jumbo shrimp without oil, you’ll be surprised at how simple it is: no oil splatters, no long waits, just a handful of minutes for perfectly cooked, fragrant light air fryer jumbo shrimp. They are also great for a fun dinner with friends or to round out a buffet with a crispy jumbo shrimp appetizer with an unmistakable flavor.

Want to make your jumbo shrimp even more original? Take inspiration from Pancetta-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp: a flavorful variation that pairs perfectly with air fryer cooking. And if you love experimenting with this handy appliance, we also suggest ideas like Air Fryer Salmon, Air Fryer Salmon and Potatoes, or the irresistible Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms and Air Fryer Pumpkin Sticks.

Treat yourself to a truly special taste experience with jumbo shrimp for a quick dinner, a versatile recipe that never fails and will win over every guest with its aroma and its irresistible crunch.

Ingredients for 2 people

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Method

  1. To make Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp, start by placing the chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl with a little salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, the finely chopped garlic clove and a few drops of lemon juice. Clean the jumbo shrimp under running water and arrange them in the air fryer basket.
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  2. Brush the jumbo shrimp with the parsley sauce, arrange a few lemon slices in the basket and cook at 180 °C (350 °F) for 10 minutes.
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  3. When the jumbo shrimp are cooked, take them out of the basket and serve the Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp piping hot with a few thin slices of lemon. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

You can enrich your Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp with the herbs you like best, such as thyme, rosemary or sage, which will add a Mediterranean flavor and aroma.

Tips

As you well know, the cooking time varies depending not only on the size of the jumbo shrimp but also on the type of air fryer you are using.

Storage

Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp keep in the fridge for 1 day.

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