Air-fried shrimp

Honestly these aren’t bad. We occasionally buy these for a quick shrimp poboy meal.

Try this and report back how they came out.

Louisiana Air Fryer cooking

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Coating shrimp for the air fryer using a classic Louisiana style involves moistening the shrimp, dredging them in a regional seasoned mix like Louisiana Fish Fry or Slap Ya Mama, and using a light oil spray to achieve a crispy crunch.

How to Coat Louisiana Air Fryer Shrimp
Prep the Shrimp:
Peel and devein 1 to 2 pounds of medium or large shrimp. Rinse them thoroughly in ice-cold water or dip them in an egg wash (whisked eggs with a splash of milk or water) so the dry coating has something to stick to.

Apply the Coating:
Pour your favorite Louisiana Fish Fry Air Fryer Seasoned Coating Mix or standard shrimp/fish fry blend into a large ziptop bag or a shallow dish. Press or shake the moist shrimp in the mix until fully coated on all sides.

Set the Crust:
For the best crunch, place the coated shrimp on a plate and let them rest for 10 to 30 minutes so the breading adheres tightly.

Air Frying Instructions
Preheat:
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (or up to 400°F depending on your specific recipe preference).

Load the Basket:
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding.

Spray with Oil:
Lightly mist the tops of the coated shrimp with cooking spray or olive oil, which is essential for turning the dry coating golden brown instead of powdery.

Cook Time:
Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes at 375°F (or about 6 to 8 minutes at 400°F), flipping or shaking the basket halfway through. Spray the newly exposed side lightly with oil if needed.

Done Indicator:
Cook until the shrimp are golden brown, crispy, and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

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No I don’t “fry” my shrimp in a convection oven. I use lard or beef tallow.

They make Air Fry batters that are pretty good in my opinion. I make shrimp poboys all the time and you can’t tell the difference. Even just dipping them into cocktail sauce is god.