Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
These Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos are quick and easy and can be made in minutes. With perfectly seasoned air fried shrimp, and a variety of toppings this is one Mexican feast that your whole family will love!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
To serve
- 8 taco shells or mini tortillas
- shredded cabbage and carrots or store-bought coleslaw mix
- toppings see note
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix the shrimp with oil and the seasoning mix until coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 380˚F for a few minutes. Place the shrimp in a lined air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Working in batches, air fry shrimp for 5 minutes or until they're no longer pink and cooked through.
- To assemble the shrimp tacos, place shredded cabbage and carrot or slaw mix in each tortilla, top with air fried shrimp and toppings. Serve lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Substitute 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of taco seasoning for the spices listed above in the recipe.
- Toppings: guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa, spicy mayo sauce, hot sauce, red onions, chopped cilantro
- Store: leftover shrimp in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat: reheat shrimp in the air fryer at 350˚F for a few minutes until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 shrimp tacos | Calories: 254 kcal | Total Carbs: 18 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 804 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 451 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 103 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 16 g
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