By Doug Scheiding, Rogue Cookers
Inspired by Nashville Hot Chicken craze, this fried shrimp recipe is a perfect spicy snack. They can be done in both the air fryer or fried in oil. This recipe can also be extended to chicken breasts, thighs, legs, etc.
Varies °F
4-5 minutes
1 lb of deveined Shrimp (Size U16/20 per lb)
½ Cup Head Country Nashville Hot Crunchy Coatings
½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese (fresh is preferred)
¼ Cup of Flour
¼ Cup of Ranch Dressing
Rogue Cookers All Purpose Rub (or Head Country Championship Seasoning)
1 Egg (whisked)
Nashville Hot Oil (Mix 2 tbsp each of Cayenne Pepper, Brown Sugar, Smoked Paprika, 1 tbsp White Pepper, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, ½ tbsp of Red Pepper, add 1 Cup of heated oil, such as avocado or canola)
Step 1. Dredge Preparation: In three separate bowls combine (1) ¼ Cup of Flour and ¼ Cup of All Purpose Rub (or High Plains Heat) (2) Whisk the egg in a bowl and then add ¼ cup of ranch dressing (3) ½ cup each Head Country Nashville Hot Crunchy Coatings and shredded parmesan cheese.
Step 2. Shrimp Preparation: If your shrimp still has the shell on them peel the shell off of each and keep the tail on. For 1 lb you should have about 16-20 shrimp. Take each shrimp and dredge in the flour mix first, then the egg/ranch, and then the crunchy coatinglast(make sure you cover all of the shrimp). Place on a cutting board. After complete dustthe top side with a light coating of All Purpose Rub (or High Plains Heat)
Step 3. Air Fryer Cooking: Place half the prepared shrimp in the air fryer. Cook for 3 minutes at 400 and then flip for another 2 minutes. Repeat.
Oil Frying: In a cast iron skillet or similar, put enough oil to go up half the side (approximately 24 oz) and heat to 375 degrees F. When it gets to temperature, put half the prepared shrimp into the oil and fry for 4-5 minutes. Confirm Oil temperature is 375 again and repeat.
