Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp is made with just a handful of ingredients and done in just ten minutes! This easy air fryer recipe is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights, or when you’re in need of a quick appetizer, or light lunch.
I love how quick and easy meals can be when using the air fryer. If you love easy recipes and air fryer-cooked shrimp, check out this Air Fryer Fried Shrimp recipe. It’s another easy dish and favorite recipe.
This lemon pepper air fryer shrimp recipe is one of my favorite healthy lunches and also makes the perfect delicious appetizer. You can use the shrimp over a bed of lettuce for a salad, or even in shrimp tacos. You can also eat them all by themselves! It’s a light and low carb dish that’s a personal favorite and made in just minutes.
You’ll also love that you only need to have a handful of ingredients for this quick and easy recipe to come together.
Ingredients:
- shrimp (peeled)
- lemon pepper (I love homemade)
- lemon slices
- lemon zest
- fresh parsley
- butter
For this recipe, I used the XL 21-25 jumbo shrimp. They’re frozen shrimp, so I thaw them out before cooking. Depending on when I am eating, I will thaw the shrimp in the fridge the night before I am making my recipe. Or you can pull them straight from the freezer and run the frozen shrimp under cold water in a strainer to allow them to thaw. It only takes a few minutes.
The shrimp I purchase is already split and deveined to make it easy for you to peel once thawed. I’ll peel the shells but typically leave the tail on. Either way is fine and it’s up to you and your personal preference.
You can use large shrimp or medium shrimp and also purchase fresh jumbo shrimp at the seafood counter. Whatever size of the shrimp you grab, either will work with this recipe.
If you’re in a rush, you can find the full printable version of this recipe with all of our notes, tips, and tricks at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Lemon Pepper Shrimp in the Air Fryer
- Peel the shrimp if you haven’t done so already. Set aside.
- Prepare the air fryer basket with a little bit of olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray.
- Lightly coat the shrimp with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
- Cook on 390 degrees F for 9-10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the crispy shrimp from the air fryer basket and drizzle lemon juice, melted butter, and top with a zest of lemon and fresh parsley before serving.
TIP: All air fryers cook at a different rate with different wattages. This recipe was originally made with a Cosori 5.8 basket-style air fryer and did not need to be preheated before cooking. If using a different air fryer, consider doing a test run ahead of time. You may need to add or take away a minute of cooking time for your specific air fryer.
This air fryer lemon pepper shrimp recipe is a great shrimp scampi recipe for a quick lunch and makes the perfect shrimp with a yummy flavor every single time.
FAQs
What can I use lemon pepper shrimp for?
You can use this lemon pepper shrimp for a side salad, shrimp tacos, over zoodles, shrimp tostadas, and more.
Can I add additional seasonings?
Yes! You can add seasonings to change things up. If you want to add a little spice, consider adding some cajun seasoning. You can also add a little different taste by adding in a little old bay seasoning, or garlic powder.
Can I bread lemon pepper shrimp?
Absolutely! You can always add a light coat of all purpose flour or almond flour before cooking. This will make the shrimp even crispier.
I love quick and easy dinner recipes and this is one of my favorites. It’s a great recipe full of delicious flavor when you’re short on time and need something fast.
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
- 24 shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 5-6 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp if you haven't done so already. Set aside.
- Prepare the air fryer basket with a little bit of olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray.
- Lightly coat the shrimp with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
- Cook on 390 degrees F for 9-10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the crispy shrimp from the air fryer basket and drizzle lemon juice, melted butter, and top with a zest of lemon and fresh parsley before serving.
