Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

 

Popcorn Shrimp is a perfect party snack or a light meal served with a side dish or tossed in a salad. Crispy never soggy because it is Air-Fried. 

1/2 cup (about 2 1/8 oz.) all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 large eggs, well beaten

2 tablespoons water

2 cups panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 pound frozen peeled, deveined raw small shrimp, thawed and patted dry

Cooking spray

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 small lemon)

3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Stir together flour, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow dish. Stir together eggs and water in a separate shallow dish. Toss together panko and oil in a separate shallow dish to evenly coat.

Working in batches, toss shrimp in flour mixture; shake to remove excess, and dip in egg mixture. Dip in panko mixture; shake to remove excess, and place in a bowl.

Preheat a 5.3-quart air fryer to 360°F for 2 to 3 minutes. Working in 4 batches, place about 14 shrimp in air fryer basket; coat with cooking spray. Cook until shrimp is crisp and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a platter.

Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and sugar in a small bowl. Serve with shrimp.

A Southern Living Recipe

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