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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp

4.43 from 28 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
25 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Sticky, sweet, and garlicky, this air fryer honey garlic shrimp cooks in just 5 to 7 minutes. A simple 5-ingredient sauce of honey, garlic, soy sauce, butter, and lime turns into a glossy glaze. It's an easy weeknight dinner that's better than takeout!

Ingredients 

Honey Garlic Shrimp:

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, 26-30 count, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red chili flakes, optional

Garnish:

  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

  • Make the Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Pour half the sauce into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Marinate: Pat the shrimp dry, then fold them into the remaining sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Air Fry: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and curled into a loose "C" shape (120 degrees F internal temperature).
  • Glaze: Brush the shrimp with the reserved sauce and air fry 1 more minute, until sticky and glossy.
  • Serve: Drizzle with any remaining reserved sauce, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve hot over rice.

Equipment

Notes

  • Frozen Shrimp: Thaw under cold running water for 5 to 10 minutes and pat completely dry before marinating.
  • No Time to Marinate? Toss the shrimp in the sauce and cook right away. It's still delicious.
  • Don't Overcook: Pull the shrimp as soon as they curl into a loose "C." A tight "O" means they're overcooked.
  • Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce.
  • Air Fryer Oven: Place the shrimp on the lowest rack and check 1 minute early.
  • Ninja Foodi: Use the Air Crisp function at the same time and temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 1311mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 710IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg