Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

These delicious lemon garlic shrimp skewers are a perfect summer appetizer or main dish. The air fryer cooks them to perfection, giving the shrimp a crispy texture on the outside while keeping them juicy and flavorful on the inside.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Directions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
2. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
4. Thread the shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers.
5. Place the shrimp skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded.
6. Cook the shrimp skewers in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are pink and cooked through.
7. Remove the skewers from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.