Crispy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Bites are a quick and delicious appetizer or main dish. These golden shrimp are coated in a crunchy Parmesan breadcrumb mixture and cooked to perfection.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Air Fryer or Oven
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry and toss with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and parsley in a bowl. Coat each shrimp evenly.
Arrange shrimp in a single layer in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Drizzle hot shrimp with extra melted garlic butter and sprinkle with additional Parmesan and parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, garlic aioli, ranch, or marinara.