Description
A simple and delicious air fryer spicy shrimp recipe that’s perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (with or without tails)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Transfer them to a bowl, add the remaining ingredients, and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Air fry. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. When hot, place shrimp in a single layer and cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until cooked through and tender. Cooking time: Large size shrimp (21 to 25 per pound) cooks in 7 to 8 minutes whereas medium ones (31 to 40 per pound) will cook in 6 to 7 minutes.
- Serve with lime wedges or use it to make tacos, rice bowls, quesadillas, or Mexican salads.
- To make shrimp bowls, layer the cooked shrimp over cilantro lime rice (or plain rice), then top with sliced avocado and fresh tomato salad, black beans, and sweet corn. Finish with a generous drizzle of sour cream sauce.
- Make avocado and tomato salad: Gently toss one large diced avocado with ½ cup chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a little finely chopped jalapeño, and salt to taste. Mix carefully to keep the avocado chunks intact.
- Make sour cream sauce: Stir sour cream with salt, lemon juice, and a splash of water.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile and can be served in various ways such as tacos, bowls, or salads.
- Ensure shrimp are patted dry for better flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 200mg