Easy air fryer frozen shrimp with a garlic butter sauce

Ingredients:

For the Air Fryer Shrimp:

1 pound frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:

Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.

Prepare the Shrimp:
In a bowl, toss the frozen shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Air Fry the Shrimp:
Place the seasoned shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. The shrimp should be golden brown and cooked through.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
While the shrimp are cooking, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Combine and Toss:
Once the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to a bowl. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and toss until they are well-coated.

Serve:
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp, squeeze lemon juice on top, and serve immediately.