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Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers

Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers: crisp outside and juicy inside, thanks to a durum wheat semolina coating and a light way of cooking.
Recipe Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 5 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 2 people

If you love surprising your guests with a fresh, elegant and original appetizer, you are in the right place: this air fryer shrimp skewers recipe is the secret to serving a tasty yet very light dish, perfect for anyone always looking for new ideas in the kitchen. With this recipe you will bring to the table the refined simplicity of shrimp, the stars of a nibble that wins people over with its crunch and flavor and suits all kinds of special occasions: dinners with friends, holiday buffets, or perhaps a summer aperitivo on the terrace. If you are wondering how to cook shrimp in the air fryer without losing flavor while cutting calories, you are definitely on the right track.

In this shrimp skewers recipe you will discover how a few carefully chosen ingredients can create one of the best summer shrimp dishes for the air fryer. You will start by choosing good shrimp and coating them lightly with olive oil for a tender result: these shrimp for skewers are the perfect base for a crisp coating made not with the usual flour but with durum wheat semolina, which gives them a wonderful golden crust. No need for lots of oil: these light shrimp skewers let you enjoy a lighter, cleaner way of cooking without giving up the goodness of a finger food for true connoisseurs.

Ideal as a shrimp appetizer idea for any occasion of the year, this recipe also works for anyone who wants a quick and tasty main course. We will guide you step by step through cooking shrimp in the air fryer, sharing all the tricks for crispy shrimp skewers without deep-frying, to enjoy straight out of the basket. If you love to experiment, take a look at our Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp or the tempting Pancetta-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp. Prefer something different? Try Air Fryer Salmon and Potatoes or the tasty Chicken and Zucchini Skewers. Get ready to win everyone over with these quick and easy shrimp skewers.

Ingredients for 2 people

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Method

  1. To make the air fryer shrimp skewers, start by patting the shrimp tails very carefully dry with paper towels; this step is crucial for a good crust.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers, step 1: patting the shrimp tails dry with paper towels
  2. Transfer the dried shrimp to a large bowl, dress them with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, massaging them gently so they are well coated, and thread them onto wooden skewers.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers, step 2: shrimp coated in olive oil and threaded onto wooden skewers
  3. Spread the durum wheat semolina on a plate and roll the skewers in it, making sure the coating sticks evenly on all sides.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers, step 3: skewers rolled in durum wheat semolina
  4. Arrange the skewers in the air fryer basket without overlapping them too much and cook them at 200 °C (400 °F) for about 6-10 minutes, checking how golden they are halfway through.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers, step 4: skewers in the air fryer basket
  5. Once they are nicely golden and crisp, take them out, adjust the salt if needed and serve them piping hot. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can flavor the semolina coating by adding sweet or hot paprika, or some finely chopped herbs such as parsley or thyme for a Mediterranean aroma.

Tips

For an extra touch of freshness, serve the skewers with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice just before bringing them to the table. If you use wooden skewers and are worried they might burn, you can soak them in cold water for 10 minutes before using them.

Storage

We recommend eating the shrimp skewers right after making them to enjoy them at their crispiest. If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for one day in an airtight container, but they will lose their original texture.

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