Description
This quick air fried shrimp recipe delivers perfectly crispy shrimp with a glossy, sweet-and-spicy gochujang glaze, ready in under 20 minutes for a healthy takeout alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 g (1 tbsp) cornstarch
- 5 ml (1 tsp) neutral oil
- 0.5 g (1/4 tsp) fine sea salt
- 0.25 g (1/8 tsp) black pepper
- 30 g (2 tbsp) gochujang
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce (alcohol-free)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 g (1 tsp) fresh ginger, grated
- 5 ml (1 tsp) toasted sesame oil
- 5 g (1 tsp) toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 15 g (2 tbsp) green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Toss the dry shrimp in a bowl with cornstarch, neutral oil, salt, and black pepper until lightly coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for at least 5 minutes. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil or cooking spray.
- Air Fry Shrimp: Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the preheated basket, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: While shrimp cook, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Whisk thoroughly.
- Simmer Glaze: Heat the glaze mixture over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it begins to simmer and slightly thicken. Do not over-reduce.
- Toss and Serve: Transfer cooked shrimp to a clean bowl and toss with two-thirds of the warm glaze. Serve immediately on plates, drizzling with the reserved glaze, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
Notes
To achieve a crispy texture, ensure the shrimp are completely dry before coating them with cornstarch. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which can cause the shrimp to steam instead of crisping. Check the shrimp for doneness after 8 minutes to prevent overcooking, as this can lead to a rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Shrimp, Gochujang, Korean, Glaze, Spicy, Appetizer, Dinner, Quick, Healthy