Air-Fryer Shrimp Caesar Salad

My friend Jane and I have a favorite lunch spot that serves a fantastic shrimp caesar salad on Wednesdays. I made my own version so I can eat it whenever I want. Save a lot of time by using your air fryer!

Air-Fryer Shrimp Caesar Salad

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat air fryer to 375آ°. In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes and cheese; refrigerate until serving. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Add shrimp, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess.
  • 2. In batches, place shrimp in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes longer. Remove and keep warm.
  • 3. Drizzle dressing over romaine mixture and toss to coat. Top with shrimp. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese and pepper; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 313 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.