Air Fryer Orange Honey Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Orange Honey Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger, grated; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 green onions, chopped

This deliciously sweet and tangy shrimp dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, combining citrusy flavors with a hint of honey.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 8 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 18 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Marinate Shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
Cook Shrimp: Place marinated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Thicken Sauce: In a small pan, mix cornstarch and water, then add remaining marinade and cook until thickened.
Serve: Drizzle thickened sauce over cooked shrimp and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips

Ensure shrimp are in a single layer for even cooking.
For extra crispiness, pat shrimp dry before marinating.
Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.

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