CRUNCHY FRIED SHRIMP RECIPES

Steps:

• Peel and devein 1 pound large shrimp, if needed, and set aside.
• Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon seasoning salt in a shallow dish or bowl. Lightly beat 2 large eggs in a second bowl. Place 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.
• Heat an air fryer to 400ºF. Working in batches of enough shrimp to sit in the air fryer basket with plenty of space around each one, coat the shrimp: coat first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg. Let the excess egg drip back into the bowl, then coat the shrimp completely in the panko. Place on a plate.
• Coat with cooking spray. Arrange the shrimp in the air fryer with plenty of space around each one to ensure they air fry instead of steaming. Air fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and repeat coating and air-frying the remaining shrimp.

Steps:

• Preheat the deep fryer or heat oil in a large heavy pot to 350 degrees F.
• Peel and devein shrimp, rinsing well. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove most of the water.
• Whisk together the egg, milk and hot sauce; add shrimp to mixture.
• Stir together the flour, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, salt and peppers.
• Dunk the shrimp in the milk mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture and then to a colander set over a plate or tray. Let sit for a moment, then return the shrimp to the flour mixture a second time and toss around. Place back into the colander and shake well to remove excess flour.
• Fry in small batches (to avoid overloading the fryer and cooling down the oil too much), for about 3 to 4 minutes per batch, or until golden brown.
• Shake fryer basket and turn out onto a platter covered with paper towels. Sprinkle with just a bit of additional salt and continue frying the remaining shrimp in batches, refreshing paper towels as needed, until all are fried.