Air Fryer Shrimp and Asparagus
A quick and healthy recipe featuring perfectly cooked shrimp and tender asparagus, seasoned with garlic and lemon, all prepared effortlessly in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, asparagus pieces, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Place the shrimp and asparagus mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping and cooking.
Check that the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.