These Air Fryer Buffalo Shrimp are plump, juicy and cooked in minutes in the air fryer! Toss them in tangy and spicy homemade buffalo sauce for a perfect crispy bite!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
1poundlarge shrimp(about 18 to 20 shrimp), peeled, deveined, tails on or off
¾teaspoonsalt,divided
fresh ground pepper,to taste
½cupcoconut flour, (you can also use all-purpose flour, or any other gluten free/keto friendly flour)
1tablespoonCreole seasoning
½tablespoongarlic powder
2eggs,beaten
1cuppork rind crumbs OR panko crumbs
cooking spray
For the Buffalo Sauce
3tablespoonsbutter,melted
½cupFrank’s Red Hot Sauce
1tspground cayenne pepper
Instructions
Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray and set aside.
Pat dry shrimp with paper towels; then, season with ¼ teaspoon salt and some pepper. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, remaining salt, creole seasoning, and garlic powder; whisk until well combined.
Place beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
Add panko crumbs to a third bowl.
Dip shrimp, working one by one, into the seasoned flour; shake off any excess and then dip into the eggs.
Dredge in panko crumbs until evenly coated.
Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining shrimp.
Preheat Air Fryer to 385˚F.
Working in batches, place some shrimp in a single layer in the fryer basket; lightly spray with cooking spray. DO NOT crowd the air fryer basket with shrimp; work in batches.
Cook for 10 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through cooking.
Repeat with remaining shrimp.
In the meantime, make the buffalo sauce; combine melted butter, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
Coat cooked shrimp with buffalo sauce or serve shrimp with buffalo sauce on the side.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Appetizer/Dinner
Cuisine: American
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