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Golden crispy panko crusted shrimp cooked in an air fryer served with dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Panko Crusted Shrimp

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, snacks
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined, tails optional
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or oil spray

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • 3 Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Baking tray or plate

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat shrimp very dry (this is key for crispiness)
  2. Set up 3 bowls:
  3. Bowl 1: Flour
  4. Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
  5. Bowl 3: Panko + seasoning
Instructions
  1. Coat Shrimp
  2. Dredge shrimp in flour (light coat)
  3. Dip into egg
  4. Press into panko (coat fully, press it on)
  5. Place on tray
  6. 👉 Do NOT stack (coating will fall off)
Air Fry
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F
  2. Lightly spray shrimp with oil
  3. Place in basket in a single layer
  4. Cook 4–5 minutes
  5. Flip shrimp
  6. Spray lightly again
  7. Cook another 3–5 minutes
  8. 👉 Shrimp should be golden and crispy
Finish
  1. Remove immediately (don’t let them sit in basket)

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer — shrimp will steam instead of crisp
  • Always spray before AND after flipping for best texture
  • Use large shrimp — small ones overcook fast
  • Serve immediately for maximum crunch
Goes Great With:
  • Lemon wedges
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Tartar sauce