Air fryers are not bottomless pits. Do not crowd the basket. Shrimp need their personal space—about an inch between each one. Overcrowding turns your crispy dream into a soggy group hug. I learned this the hard way when I tried to air fry a whole pound at once. The result was a shrimp pile that looked like a tiny, sad mountain of disappointment.
Air Fryer Shrimp - Flavor the Moments
Work in single-layer batches. Yes, it takes an extra ten minutes. Use that time to clean up the explosion of paprika you made on the counter. We all do that. It’s fine.
