Published Date: October 15, 2022
Category: Air Fryer Appetizers
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Quick and easy, these Air Fryer Shrimp will impress everyone at the dinner table! Tender shrimp covered in a delicious blend of garlic, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning is cooked to perfection and served alongside cocktail sauce and decadent melted butter.
Table of Contents
🛒 Air Fryer Shrimp Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Olive Oil
- Cajun Seasoning
- Minced Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Coarse Ground Pepper
- Lemon (optional)
- Melted Butter (optional)
- Cocktail Sauce (optional)
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
How to Make Shrimp in the Air Fryer
- Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Then, in a large bowl, add the shrimp, olive oil, cajun seasoning, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Gently toss it all together.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the seasoned shrimp into the basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes.
- Flip each shrimp over and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the warm shrimp and serve with cocktail sauce or melted butter (optional).
Helpful Notes:
- The shrimp can touch in the air fryer basket as they will shrink but cook them in a single layer.
- Adding some lemon wedges to the air fryer for a few minutes will soften them and make them easier to squeeze.
- Shrimp cooks fast, so keep an eye on them and adjust your cooking time if necessary.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
These air fryer shrimp make for delicious leftovers (if you even have any left)!
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Once fully cooled, place leftovers in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for 3 to 6 months.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Reheat these shrimp in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the air fryer at 370°F for 3-4 minutes.
FAQS
Is Cajun seasoning spicy?
It can be spicy if you’re more sensitive to heat. If you’re nervous about spice levels, start with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and go from there.
What food goes well with shrimp?
Shrimp goes well with so many things! You can serve these with cocktail sauce or melted butter, alongside pasta or rice, or use these air fryer shrimp in shrimp tacos.
Can I use frozen shrimp instead of fresh?
You can easily swap out frozen shrimp for fresh. First, be sure the shrimp are fully thawed, de-shelled, and de-veined. Then, give them a good rinse under water before patting them dry.
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Quick and easy, these Air Fryer Shrimp will impress everyone at the dinner table! Tender shrimp covered in a delicious blend of garlic, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning is cooked to perfection and served alongside cocktail sauce and decadent melted butter.
EQUIPMENT
- Air Fryer
- Basting brush
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, deveined and de-shelled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground pepper
Optional Toppings
- fresh lemon
- cocktail sauce
- butter, melted
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Then, in a large bowl, add the shrimp, olive oil, cajun seasoning, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Gently toss it all together.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the seasoned shrimp into the basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes.
- Flip each shrimp over and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the warm shrimp and serve with cocktail sauce or melted butter (optional).
NOTES
- The shrimp can touch in the air fryer basket as they will shrink but cook them in a single layer.
- Adding some lemon wedges to the air fryer for a few minutes will soften them and make them easier to squeeze.
- Shrimp cooks fast, so keep an eye on them and adjust your cooking time if necessary.
NUTRITION
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1010IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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