Prepping the Ingredients:
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the potatoes: Halve the baby potatoes. In a bowl, toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Prepare the corn: Cut the ears of corn into 4 pieces each.
- Prepare the sausage: Slice the smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces.
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking the Shrimp Boil:
- Cook the potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Add the corn and sausage: After 10 minutes, add the corn pieces and sliced sausage to the air fryer basket with the potatoes. Cook for an additional 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Add the shrimp: Finally, add the seasoned shrimp to the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and everything is nicely browned.
Serving:
- Melt the butter: While the shrimp boil finishes cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave.
- Combine and serve: Once the shrimp boil is cooked, transfer everything to a large serving platter. Drizzle with melted butter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Optional: Serve with additional lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Tips for Success
- Uniform pieces: Cut the ingredients into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Preheating: Preheat the air fryer to ensure everything cooks evenly and crisps up nicely.
- Shaking the basket: Shake the air fryer basket at regular intervals to ensure even cooking and browning.
Conclusion
Enjoy your Air Fryer Shrimp Boil—a quick, easy, and flavorful take on the classic shrimp boil. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is sure to be a hit. Visit our site for more exclusive recipes and culinary inspirations to elevate your cooking adventures.