Can I use the air fryer to make popcorn shrimp?

Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance because they can cook a variety of dishes with less oil, making them a healthier alternative to deep frying. One dish that people often wonder if they can make in an air fryer is popcorn shrimp. The answer is yes! Here's how:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray or oil mister

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
2. Place the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another shallow dish, and the panko bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
4. Dredge each shrimp first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with panko bread crumbs.
5. Lightly spray or mist the cooking oil onto each shrimp.
6. Place as many shrimp as will fit without overcrowding into your air fryer basket.
7. Cook for 5 minutes on one side; flip each piece of popcorn shrimp over and cook for another 3 minutes until golden brown on both sides.