This Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers recipe is a quick and easy dinner option that brings bold flavors to your table. Cooking shrimp in an air fryer reduces the oil needed while delivering perfectly cooked shrimp every time.
Ideal for busy weeknights, these shrimp skewers can be seasoned to your liking and cooked in just a matter of minutes, making them a favorite for air fryer recipes.
Quick and Flavorful Shrimp Skewers in the Air Fryer
These air fryer shrimp skewers are marinated in garlic butter and cooked to tender perfection. The recipe takes approximately 15 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce or sides.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 skewers
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
