Air Fryer Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon

Air fryer shrimp with garlic butter is fast enough for a weeknight, but timing matters: small shrimp cook in minutes and turn rubbery if left in the basket. This method uses peeled, deveined large shrimp, a light butter coating, and a single layer so hot air reaches the surfaces. Serve the shrimp as soon as they are opaque and curled. What to use Choose 1 pound (450 g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; thaw frozen shrimp fully and pat them very dry. Toss with 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and black pepper. Add salt lightly because shrimp and salted butter can vary. Keep the lemon juice for serving so the coating does not become watery. Air-fry in a single layer Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) if your model recommends preheating. Arrange shrimp without overlapping. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, shaking or turning once around the halfway point. Start checking at 4 minutes for smaller shrimp. They are done when…

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