Air-Fryer Shrimp
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 g) raw peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (16-20), tail on (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half much by volume
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
Instructions
- 1
Using paper towels, pat shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with salt, baking soda, and sugar until evenly coated. Arrange shrimp on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400℉ (205ºC) for 5 minutes. Using paper towels, pat shrimp dry again, transfer to a large bowl, and toss with melted butter to coat.
- 3
Arrange shrimp in air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure shrimp are not touching each other. Cook, undisturbed, until shrimp are cooked through and have just turned opaque, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.



