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Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

This Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp recipe takes the classic favorite and transforms it into a healthier, air-fried version that's just as crispy and flavorful as the original. Using just a few simple ingredients and your air fryer, you can whip up a batch of these tasty popcorn shrimp in no time. Serve them up as a fun appetizer, snack, or even as part of a full meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 2
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g raw prawns peeled and deveined. If using frozen raw prawns, let it defrost overnight
  • 1 egg or 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce optional
  • 1/2 tbsp srirracha optional
  • 10 g all purpose flour
  • 30 g panko bread crumbs may need 5-10g extra depending on the size of the prawns
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder optional
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper or black
  • oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 180c or 350°F.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chilli powder, salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg with sweet chilli sauce and sriracha until well combined. Add the panko bread crumbs with some salt and pepper in a third bowl.
  • Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Next, dip the shrimp into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Finally, coat the shrimp in the panko bread crumbs, pressing them onto the shrimp to help them adhere.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, and place the shrimp in a single layer in the basket. Lightly spray the top of the shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure to flip the shrimp or shake the basket half way.
  • Serve the popcorn shrimp hot with your favorite dipping sauce. I like to serve the popcorn shrimp with light mayonnaise mixed with sweet chilli sauce,

Notes

Macros Per Serve (2):
*6-8 pieces of shrimp per serve (depending on size of shrimp)
Calories: 175
Carbs: 17
Protein: 16
Fat: 4
 
Sweet Chilli Mayo Sauce:
80g light mayonnaise 
15g sweet chilli sauce 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal
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