It is hard to get a crunchy, crispy, fried shrimp texture without adding breading to the shrimp – but we’re using simple grated parmesan cheese and high heat to get a crunch that won’t break your macros.
This isn’t just for keto eaters – it’s a super simple gluten free trick you can use with pretty much any food for an extra crunchy bite!
Using grated parmesan is essential to this recipe – it will help to give a crunchy, crispy, “breaded” texture without adding any bread or carbs.
I personally prefer drier, less expensive grated cheese for this – since it will have a more breadcrumb like texture. Look for brands that are shelf-stable for this (I use Kraft, but any are good.)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, sliced.
Directions:
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss until coated.
Place shrimp in the air fryer and cook until pink and firm, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with lemon slices.
source:allrecipes.com
