Easy air fryer or baked Popcorn shrimp recipe made with mayonnaise. This delicious popcorn shrimp can be made spicy or mild.
Course Appetizer, Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword oven fried shrimp, popcorn shrimp
Prep Time 12 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 27 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 216kcal
Ingredients
¾poundshrimp, peeled and deveined x small or small
¼cupmayonnaise
½teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoonsea salt
¼teaspoononion powder
¼teaspoongarlic powder
1cupbread crumbs
Instructions
Thaw shrimp and drain and dry them with a few paper towels.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix the mayonnaise and seasonings with the shrimp.
Pour the breadcrumbs into a separate bowl. Toss small batches of the shrimp in mixture to coat.
When the shrimp is coated, place each batch on a prepared baking sheet (use parchment or silicone liner). Leave a little space between each shrimp. Repeat until the pan is filled.
Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the shrimp over and bake another 5-6 minutes. They will be golden brown when they are done.
Serve with as is, with lemon, cocktail sauce or Yum Yum sauce (as pictured).
Notes
Nutrition data based on 80% mayonnaise and 50% breadcrumb retention in completed recipe. As always nutritional info is just an estimate.Substitute Cajun seasoning for the spices used if you prefer.