Air Fryer Shrimp and Vegetables
🦐 Air Fryer Shrimp and Vegetables
🍽️ Servings:
2–3
⏱️ Total Time:
25 minutes
(Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min)
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
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1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
For the Vegetables:
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1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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1 small red onion, sliced
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep Shrimp and Veggies:
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In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate while prepping the vegetables.
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In a separate bowl, toss all the vegetables with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Preheat Air Fryer:
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
3. Cook Vegetables First:
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Add vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
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Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and slightly charred.
4. Add Shrimp:
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Once veggies are done, add the shrimp on top of the vegetables or cook them separately.
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Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
5. Serve:
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Drizzle lemon juice over shrimp and veggies before serving, if desired.
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Serve on its own, over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
📝 Tips:
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Frozen shrimp? Thaw before marinating.
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Extra flavor: Add a spoon of pesto, soy sauce, or teriyaki glaze after cooking.
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Spicy kick: Add sriracha or cayenne to the shrimp marinade.
