Print

Popcorn Shrimp (Crispy and Crunchy)

A white square plate covered in brown newspaper with popcorn shrimp on top of the newspaper. There are two sliced lemons and a cup of dipping sauce on the side of the popcorn shrimp.
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

This popcorn shrimp is coated with crispy, flavorful breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. And if you don't want to fry it, you can make air fryer shrimp instead. This recipe is super easy to make and you can have it ready in just 15 minutes either way!

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp (455g), deveined and peeled

½ cup (60g) flour

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried parsley

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

1 egg

3 tablespoons milk

½ cup (60g) panko breadcrumbs or plain breadcrumbs 

lemon and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the flour and seasonings to a bowl, and mix until combined. 
  2. Then, in a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
  3. Now, either spread your breadcrumbs out on a plate or put them in a third bowl.
  4. Then, before coating the shrimp, heat the oil of your choice in a large saucepan to 350°F (175° C). 
  5. Once the oil is heated, place the shrimp in the bowl with the flour and seasonings, and mix the shrimp around until each piece fully coated.
  6. Dip coated shrimp into the egg mixture, then press the shrimp into the breadcrumbs, covering every part of the shrimp.
  7. Fry the breaded shrimp a handful at a time for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate before serving to soak up any excess oil.
  9. Garnish with parsley and lemons, serve with a dipping sauce of your choice, and enjoy! 

Air Fryer Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400° F (200°C) for 5 minutes. 
  2. Follow all of the instructions above until your shrimp are ready to be fried. 
  3. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and spread the shrimp out in the basket.
  4. Lightly spray the top of the shrimp with cooking spray and cook for about 4 minutes. Flip the shrimp cook for another 4 minutes - or until the shrimp are golden brown. 

Nutrition

Keywords: popcorn shrimp, popcorn shrimp recipe, how to make popcorn shrimp, best popcorn shrimp recipe, easy popcorn shrimp recipe, air fryer popcorn shrimp, popcorn shrimp recipe air fryer, fried shrimp recipe, fried popcorn shrimp

Find it online: https://imhungryforthat.com/popcorn-shrimp-recipe/