Recipes

Name: Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
Prep time: 10 s
Cook time: 20 s
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cooking spray; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; well beaten; 2 tablespoons water; 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 pound small shrimp; peeled and deveined; ½ cup no-salt-added ketchup; 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Main dish, fish/seafood

Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Overview

These air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil. The unique flavors are inspired by Mexican fare, with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce and full-flavored shrimp coating. Look for the smallest shrimp you can find so they will cook evenly.

Prep time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Nutritional Information

Makes: 4 Servings

Calories 297kcal

Fat 4g

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 276mg

Sodium 291mg

Carbohydrates 35g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Added sugars 0g

Total sugars 9g

Protein 29g

Potassium 390mg

Instructions

STEP 1 Coat air fryer basket with cooking spray.

STEP 2 Place flour in a shallow dish. Combine eggs and water in another shallow dish. Combine panko, cumin and garlic powder in a third shallow dish. Dredge shrimp first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the panko, shaking off excess. Place half of the shrimp in the prepared basket; coat well with cooking spray. Cook at 360°F until crispy and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning once during cooking. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.

STEP 3 Combine ketchup, chipotles, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a small bowl. Serve the dipping sauce with the shrimp.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs , well beaten

2 tablespoons water

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 pound small shrimp , peeled and deveined

½ cup no-salt-added ketchup

2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons lime juice

⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

*A health-promoting diet focuses on a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats from nuts and plant oils. Limit intake of both saturated fat and added sugars to less than 10% of your daily calories, and sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but your calorie and other nutrient needs may vary. For dietary guidance specific to you, consult a healthcare provider.