Best Air Fryer Essentials Spicy Cajun Shrimp Recipes

AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• Remove the shells from the shrimp, and pat dry on a paper towel.
• Dip the shrimp into the olive oil, shake off the excess, dust them with the old bay seasoning, paprika, and cayenne, and then put them into the air fryer basket.
• Chef's Tip: Just sprinkle the shrimp with the spices, do not go too heavy.
• Set the air fryer to 400f (205c), and cook for six minutes.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• I like to make shrimp tacos, but they work great over some nice long-grained white rice. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. For this recipe, you will need an air fryer, or you could cook them in a convection oven.
• 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 4. Combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce, and reserve.
• 5. Peel the shrimp, remove the veins, but leave the tails on.
• 6. Add the melted butter, and Cajun spice to a bowl (plus the breadcrumbs, if using) toss in the shrimp, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
• 7. Chef's Note: The breadcrumbs add just a bit of crunch to the shrimp. If you have some, I strongly recommend that you use them.
• 8. Add in a single layer to the basket of your air fryer.
• 9. Set the temperature to 400f (205c) and cook for 12 minutes.
• 10. PLATE/PRESENT
• 11. Serve while still hot with the dipping sauce. Enjoy
• 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AIR FRYER CAJUN SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean and devein shrimps if you didn't buy the it that way already.
• Pat dry with paper towel, add oil, Cajun seasoning, Garlic powder and Paprika. Toss to coat. Ensure the shrimps are evenly coated.
• Transfer seasoned shrimps to air fryer basket or air fryer safe bowl if you prefer and cook at 400°F / 200°C for 10 to 14 mins or to your desired level of doneness.
• Remember to flip the shrimps or shake the basket halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking.
• Place frozen cleaned shrimps in a bowl of warm water for 30 mins and drain with a colander.
• Pat the shrimps dry with paper towel toss in seasoning, transfer to air fryer basket and follow same instructions above.
• Serve with dipping sauce or as a side dish

AIR FRYER CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Rinse shrimp under cold running water, dry with paper towels, and transfer to a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne, and toss to completely coat. Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Cook in the air fryer for 4 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 more minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the shrimp in 2 batches.
• Remove shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.