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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp and Chicken

20-Minute Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp and Chicken – Life-Changing Flavors


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A quick and flavorful dish combining juicy shrimp and tender chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Toss shrimp and chicken in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Place the shrimp and chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, pat the shrimp and chicken dry before seasoning.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the size of the shrimp and chicken pieces.
  • Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 240mg

Keywords: air fryer shrimp chicken garlic butter quick easy