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Quick Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp Skewers

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Whip up crispy Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp Skewers in just 23 minutes! A quick, healthy seafood meal with easy step-by-step instructions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: All Recipes, Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 197
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes. If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 360℉. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, spacing them out slightly for even cooking.
  3. Place the shrimp skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 3-4 minutes at 360℉, flipping each skewer halfway through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 1259mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • Don't marinate too long: The lemon juice in the marinade will start to cook the shrimp, so don't marinate longer than 30 minutes.
  • Avoid overcrowding: Cook the kabobs in a single layer so they cook evenly.
  • Double the skewers: If flipping the shrimp with one skewer is tricky, use two skewers per kabob.
    • Serving ideas: Great with rice, salads, tacos, or steak.