Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Zoodles

Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Zoodles (Beginner-Friendly!)

This Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Zoodles recipe is a perfect introduction to both air fryers and delicious, light meals. It’s packed with flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, your preference)
• 1 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles (zoodles)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the zoodles with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
2. Air Fry the Zoodles (Optional): Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spread the zoodles in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until slightly softened. Remove the zoodles from the air fryer and set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp Scampi: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, butter, garlic, white wine (or broth), lemon juice, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) again (if you didn’t preheat for the zoodles). Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp.
5. Air Fry the Shrimp Scampi: Cook the shrimp for 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and cooked through.
6. Serve: Carefully remove the basket from the air fryer. Plate the cooked zoodles (if using) and top with the shrimp scampi. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional), and serve immediately.

Tips:

• If your air fryer basket is small, you may need to cook the shrimp in batches.
• Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, as this can prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly.
• The cooking time for the shrimp may vary depending on their size. It’s best to check for doneness after 5 minutes. Look for opaque, pink flesh.
• For a richer flavor, use a mixture of olive oil and melted butter for the sauce.
• Don’t have white wine? Chicken broth works just fine!

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Zoodles!