Low Fat Fried Popcorn Shrimp
Crispy, flavorful, and guilt-free, this Low Fat Fried Popcorn Shrimp recipe is a game-changer for seafood lovers looking to indulge without the extra calories. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and coated in a perfectly spiced blend of flour and cornmeal, these bite-sized shrimp achieve the ultimate crunch using an air fryer rather than deep frying. With a tantalizing mix of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and onion powder, every bite is loaded with bold flavors that pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Ready in just 30 minutes, this lighter take on fried shrimp is perfect for a quick appetizer, snack, or party platter. Keywords: low-fat shrimp recipe, air fryer popcorn shrimp, healthy fried shrimp, easy seafood appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 180 ml buttermilk
- 60 grams all-purpose flour
- 60 grams cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk with half of the salt. Add the cleaned shrimp and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining salt, and black pepper.
Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
Dredge each shrimp in the flour and cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
Lightly spray the shrimp with olive oil spray to help them crisp up.
Cook in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 871 mg | 290% | |
| Sodium | 3064 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 125.4 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1701 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
