Crispy, Juicy Air Fryer Shrimp with the BEST Cilantro Lime Marinade!

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor while reducing heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Chop cilantro until you have 1/4 cup.

Grate 2 cloves of garlic into a bowl of cilantro.

Add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika powder, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the bowl.

Cut a lime and squeeze it into the bowl.

Add 200 ml of olive oil and mix everything together.

Prepare the shrimp by peeling off the skin and head, and devein the shrimp.

Wipe the shrimp with a kitchen towel.

Pour the marinade over the shrimp and mix it well.

Brush the air fryer rack with some cooking oil to prevent sticking.

Arrange the shrimp in the air fryer without overlapping.

Air fry at 180℃ for 13 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with more sauce.

Once done, serve the shrimp immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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