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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

Close-up of perfectly cooked Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers garnished with fresh parsley on a white plate.
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Make juicy, flavorful shrimp skewers quickly using your air fryer with this simple garlic butter recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Thread the seasoned shrimp onto the prepared skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through the cooking time, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. While the shrimp cooks, prepare the garlic butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
  8. Once the shrimp is cooked, immediately brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over all sides of the skewers.
  9. Serve the Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers right away.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; this prevents the shrimp from cooking evenly and achieving a good texture.
  • For extra flavor, you can thread cherry tomatoes or bell pepper pieces between the shrimp on the skewers.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the size of your shrimp; smaller shrimp cook faster.

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