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    Spicy Shrimp Patties - Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe (Video)

    Feb 13, 2020 · Modified: May 13, 2022 by Munchkin Time · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    These air fryer shrimp patties are an explosion of flavor! Made with fresh shrimp, sautéed red pepper, aromatics, and jalapenos formed into a handheld shrimp cake, then air-fried to perfection! Serve alongside your favorite dipping sauces for an extra yummy bite!

     

    If you’re like me and tend to keep bags of shrimp in the freezer finding new ways to use it is a must! That’s why these shrimp patties are an air fryer shrimp recipe I’m excited about. They’re a change from the usual crab cakes and just as easy to make!

     

    They’re loaded with flavor and texture and you can even double or triple the recipe if need be. One bag of shrimp goes far which means this recipe is a budget-friendly way of serving a crowd.

     

    Shrimp cakes contain a ton of flavor and are moist and juicy on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside! The ingredients come together in one bowl and it’s made with things like pieces of shrimp, veggies, aromatics, some spicy, savory, and sweet flavor notes too. Then, without a ton of oil, the air fryer cooks them in minutes having the entire dish ready in 25 minutes.

    shrimp patties on a plate with corn salsa

    There is really nothing easier than this air fryer spicy shrimp recipe which is great for when you want something different any night of the week! Customize them to your individual tastes, make them spicy or as mild as you like, and add any additional seasonings you prefer.

     

    You can serve a few on a plate as a made dish with some of your favorite sides or present them as an appetizer along with your favorite dips. These versatile shrimp patties can be eaten warm or cold so I like to pack up leftovers for work the next day!

    ingredients for patties

    Ingredients Needed for Shrimp Patties

    • Shrimp - I usually aim to buy wild-caught shrimp just to avoid farmed as much as possible, but of course, you can use what you have on hand. Peel and devein them if they don’t come that way already.
    • Oil for sautéing - Avocado oil or any oil of your choice for pan-frying the pepper and garlic.
    • Onions - Both red onion and green onion will be chopped and added to the mixture.
    • Red bell pepper & garlic - These two will be the only ingredients that are sautéed to bring out the natural sweetness of the peppers and flavor of the garlic.
    • Fresh cilantro - A vibrant herb that adds a fresh element to these shrimp patties. You can swap with parsley if you prefer.
    • Jalapeno - Remove the seeds so the heat isn’t overpowering. If you like your shrimp cakes a bit spicier you can leave a few seeds in there.
    • Bread crumbs - Panko breadcrumbs are flakier, lighter, and coarser than regular breadcrumbs and they happen to be my favorite! I use them both inside the patties for binding ingredients together as well as coating the outside giving them a crispy outer texture.
    • Egg - Also used for binding. The egg will also add moisture to the inside of the cake.
    • Mayo - A creamy condiment that provides even more moisture and helps to bring all the dry ingredients together into a cohesive mixture.
    • Hot pepper sauce - Just a bit to taste and then you can adjust as needed. Complements the spice in the jalapeno with a little additional flavor.
    • Lime juice - Freshly squeezed lime juice pairs well with the shrimp.
    • Sugar - Adding sugar will balance out the spicy and savory flavors nicely.
    • Salt & pepper - To taste!
     
    When YOU make this Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe, take a picture & DM me your Food Creation on Instagram @MunchkinTimeBlog  or hashtag #munchkintimeblog & I will feature it here under this recipe!
     
    How to Make Shrimp Patties

    How to Make Shrimp Patties

    Step 1: Chop the shrimp using a food processor to pulse or if your kitchen knife skills are on point, feel free to chop by hand. Set the chopped shrimp aside in a large mixing bowl.

    Sauté bell pepper

    Step 2: Sauté bell pepper for 3 minutes in a preheated skillet followed by the garlic for another minute. Turn off the heat and allow the bell pepper to cool.

    patties ingredients in the bowl

    Step 3: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Add the remaining ingredients into the bowl with the chopped shrimp, then add the bell peppers and garlic. Give it a good stir.

    make 4-6 shrimp patties

    Step 4: Sprinkle remaining breadcrumbs into a shallow dish and set it aside. Using your hands, make 4-6 shrimp patties. Roll into a ball and then flatten it between both hands. Place each patty into the breadcrumbs and flip them over making sure to coat both sides.

    air fryer shrimp patties

    Step 5: Grease the air fryer pan with cooking spray or avocado oil and place patties in the tray in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd them.

    air fryer shrimp patties

    Step 6: Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. Serve shrimp patties with lime wedges & Avocado Corn Salsa. Enjoy!

    Tips for Making this Air Fryer Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    • Remove the tails and devein the shrimp. You can use the fork to slide it right out. There are tools you can use to make life a little easier.
    • If using the food processor to chop the shrimp, be careful not to overdo it, otherwise, you may end up with shrimp purée.
    • Farmed shrimp can contain many more harmful contaminants due to being fed fortified feed in an enclosed area. This isn’t a black and white issue, it’s not as simple as saying farmed is bad wild-caught is good, but for me and my family, I prefer wild-caught.
    • Don’t skip spraying the air fryer basket! You may even want to spray the shrimp cakes before closing the basket. This helps with nonstick as well as getting a lovely golden color.

     

    What Goes With Shrimp Patties

    My personal fave is to simply serve them with some fresh avocado corn salsa and fresh lemon wedges for a citrus finish.

    You can serve them as a main dish with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.

    With a delicious side salad like this avocado salad or cabbage salad recipe. Maybe even some simple grilled or roasted veggies.

    Enjoy them as the side dish with a hearty bowl of Instant Pot split pea soup or as an appetizer with some delicious dipping sauces like lemon aioli, garlic aioli, creamy dill, ranch, sriracha, and mayo, or even some tangy tartar sauce.

     

    Can I Use Cooked Shrimp?

    I don’t recommend doing that. Whether you are using fresh or thawed from frozen, be sure it’s NOT already cooked!

    The shrimp will cook in the air fryer, and if they’re overcooked during that time, they will become chewy and rubbery and not pleasant to eat.

     
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    shrimp patties on a plate with corn salsa

    Spicy Shrimp Patties Recipe (Air Fryer Shrimp)

    Love Keil
    Super easy air fryer shrimp recipe - spicy shrimp patties with incredible flavor.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Coarse, Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 patties
    Calories 221 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    Shrimp Patties

    • 1 lb shrimp wild-caught , peeled & deveined, tail removed
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any oil of your choice
    • ½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
    • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
    • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
    • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
    • ¼ cup green onion finely chopped
    • ½ small jalapeno seeded & finely chopped
    • 1 ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs divided
    • 1 egg
    • 3 tablespoons mayo
    • 1 ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
    • ½ teaspoon organic sugar
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Using food proccesor, add 1 lb shrimp & pulse until tiny pieces, transfer chopped shrimp to a mixing bowl. Set aside.
      How to Make Shrimp Patties
    • Preheat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, then add ½ cup chopped bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes. Next add 1 clove of chopped garlic and saute for 1 minute, stirring few times. Turn off the heat.
      Sauté bell pepper
    • While bell pepper is cooling, preheat the Air Fryer to 400F. Combine the rest of the ingredients into the shrimp bowl: ¼ cup of red onion, ¼ cup of cilantro, ¼ cup green onion, ½ of small jalapeno, ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 3 tablespoons of mayo, 1 ½ teaspoon of hot pepper sauce, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, ½ teaspoon sugar, salt & pepper to taste. Plus saute bell peppers with garlic.
      patties ingredients in the bowl
    • Give it a good mix. Using hands, form mixture into 4 shrimp patties, coat them in 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Grease the Air Fryer pan with avocado oil and add shrimp patties (try not to crowd them!). Cook for 10 minutes, flipping shrimp patties once on the other side.
      air fryer shrimp patties
    • Serve shrimp patties with lime wedges & Avocado Corn Salsa. Enjoy!
      air fryer shrimp patties

    Video

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    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 803IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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    Spicy Shrimp Patties Recipe (Air Fryer Shrimp)

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    1. Denise

      June 28, 2024 at 3:45 pm

      Made these for dinner. Delicious!!! Messy to make but well worth the effort. Made a sauce to top with a little ketchup, mayo, chili paste and horseradish. Husband loved it all...

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      • Munchkin Time

        June 28, 2024 at 4:14 pm

        Thank you Denise for your awesome recipe review! The sauce that you made sounds so delicious!

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        • Joanne

          January 12, 2025 at 1:43 pm

          How can I make this gluten free?
          Thank you

        • Munchkin Time

          January 13, 2025 at 1:20 pm

          Thats a great question Joanne! To be honest with you I haven't made them gluten free before, but I think if you use gluten free breadcrumbs it should work. I hope this helps!

    2. Svetlana

      May 02, 2022 at 6:25 am

      These come together quickly! I omitted the hot sauce and jalapeño, because we don't like spicy, and it was still super yummy!! Served it with cocktail sauce and we had a winner 🙂

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        May 04, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        Thank you Svetlana for an awesome recipe review!!!

        Reply
    3. leslie

      February 26, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      I really enjoy fried shrimp but still haven't tried shrimp in the air fryer! I need to try this ASAP!

      Reply
    4. Priya Srinivasan

      February 26, 2020 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      The first thing that got my eyes is that color, what a colorful plate there, pop of brown, green and red
      very pretty!!! Lovely recipe, easy, quick and healthy!!

      Reply
    5. Choclette

      February 26, 2020 at 1:10 am

      Air fryers are just brilliant for cookies patties etc. I love mine. I like your inclusion of avocado oil and I'm now going to have to search some of that out.

      Reply

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