Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

These air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil.

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Bread the Shrimp

Dredge the shrimp in flour.

This step will help the egg stick to the shrimp.

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Then dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, which will help the panko to stick.

Finally, dredge the shrimp in the panko mixture, shaking off any excess.

Cook the shrimp in two batches.

overhead view of a bowl of egg, a bowl of panko, and a bowl of a flour mixture

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see to it the shrimp is in a single layer in the air fryer.

Overcrowding the air fryer basket will prevent the shrimp from crisping up.

This smoky dipping sauce is full of flavor!

overhead view of panko coated shrimp in an air fryer basked being sprayed with an oil spray

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It has five simple ingredients: ketchup, chipotle chiles, cilantro, lime juice and salt.

We recommend using no-salt-added ketchup to reduce the amount of sodium in the sauce.

Place flour in a shallow dish.

overhead view of all ingredients in various bowls and dishes

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Combine eggs and water in another shallow dish.

Combine panko, cumin and garlic powder in a third shallow dish.

Place half of the shrimp in the prepared basket; coat well with cooking spray.

overhead view of cooked air fryer shrimp in air fryer basket

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Cook at 360F until crispy and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning once during cooking.

Repeat with the remaining shrimp.

Combine ketchup, chipotle chiles, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a small bowl.

Air-ryer Popcorn Shrimp on a plate with dipping sauce

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Serve the dipping sauce with the shrimp.

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