Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers (Kabobs)
These Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers are coated in a delicious marinade, then air-fried until tender and juicy. Ready in under 10 minutes, they make the perfect quick dinner, appetizer, or side.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and toss until they are evenly coated with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes. If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Make the Shrimp Skewers: Preheat your air fryer to 360℉. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, spacing them out slightly so they cook evenly.
- Air Fry: Place the shrimp skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 3-4 minutes at 360℉, flipping each skewer over halfway through. When done, the shrimp will be pink and juicy. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't marinate too long: The lemon juice in the marinade will start to cook the shrimp, so don't marinate longer than 30 minutes.
- Avoid overcrowding: Cook the kabobs in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- Double the skewers: If flipping the shrimp with one skewer is tricky, use two skewers per kabob.
- Serving ideas: Great with rice, salads, tacos, or steak.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
