Fried shrimp in an air fryer

Ingredients:

Fried shrimp

• 450 g large shrimp (16/20 pcs.), peeled, deveined
• 0.5 cups premium flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Special equipment: air grill with a capacity of 3.5 liters.

Spicy remoulade

• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño peppers
• 2 tbsp. grainy mustard
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp. hot sauce
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Preparation:

1. Fried shrimp:
   
   Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. In a shallow bowl or baking dish, combine the flour with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
3. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten eggs and coat with breadcrumbsToss to coat evenly. Transfer to a large plate or rimmed baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (195°C). Working in batches, place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, turning halfway through, about 10 minutes.
5. Spicy remoulade:
   
   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickled jalapeños, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, and green onions until smooth. Serve with fried shrimp for dipping.
   
   

   Advice

   
   You may need to fry the shrimp in 2-3 batches, depending on the size of the air fryer basket.