25-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta Toss Bliss
A quick and easy dish featuring crispy shrimp tossed with garlic, lemon, and pasta, all made in the air fryer for a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz pasta (such as linguine or fettuccine)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Air fry shrimp for 5-6 minutes until crispy, shaking halfway.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, toss pasta with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Add grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg