Spicy Garlic Shrimp
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- 14 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A fiery, crunchy shrimp dish that combines a spicy garlic‑chili glaze with a crispy panko coating. The quick air‑fryer method keeps the shrimp tender inside while delivering bold, sweet‑heat flavors, making it perfect for a fast dinner or snack.
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Method
Peel and devein the shrimp.
Finely chop the garlic.
Slice the red chilies.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add garlic and chilies, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the shrimp with salt, garlic powder, paprika powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Coat the shrimp with flour, dip into egg wash, then press into panko breadcrumbs.
Place the breaded shrimp in an air‑fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil, and cook until golden and crispy.
In a separate pan, melt butter, add chopped garlic, then stir in honey and the chili mixture.
Toss the cooked shrimp in the honey‑garlic‑chili sauce and serve.
Tips while you cook
- Oil the shrimp before air‑frying
- Drizzle the breaded shrimp with olive oil before placing them in the air‑fryer basket.
- Season before coating
- Mix the shrimp with salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne before dredging in flour, egg, and panko.
- Toss in sauce while hot
- Immediately toss the cooked shrimp in the honey‑garlic‑chili sauce.
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