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Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas make dinner a breeze! This is one of those simple air fryer recipes that makes a delicious dinner in a short amount of time. Simple ingredients with maximum flavor!
What I love about this shrimp fajitas recipe, besides the flavor, is that it makes cooking shrimp super simple to do.
This is Mexican food at its finest! You can make your own homemade fajita seasoning or buy it at the store – and you’ll think that you’re eating a deliciously cooked meal from your favorite Mexican restaurant.
If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this is the best way to make that happen! Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the printable recipe card so that you don’t miss out on the best way to enjoy taco night!
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Ingredients:
- Shrimp (fresh shrimp, peeled, tails off, deveined)
- Red bell pepper
- Orange bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Yellow onion
- Fajita seasoning mix
- Flour tortillas
Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
How to make Shrimp Fajitas in the Air Fryer
- Cut the onion and bell peppers into strips and place them in a medium bowl.
- Rinse the shrimp under water in a colander and then place them on a paper towel to pat dry. Add to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Add the fajita seasoning to the shrimp and bell peppers and toss to coat them evenly.
- Add the shrimp, peppers, and onion to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the shrimp and vegetables at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes, tossing the mixture halfway through the cooking process.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve on a flour tortilla, and top with your favorite toppings.
Variations
Make spicy shrimp fajitas – Add some red pepper flakes to this dish and kick up the heat.
Change the spices and ingredients – You can easily change the flavor by adding onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, red onion, yellow bell pepper, and anything else that you want to add.
You can literally make a complete meal with a wide variety of ingredients.
How to Serve
This easy air fryer shrimp recipe can be served any way that you want. You can add the ingredients to a large bowl and top it with sour cream, cayenne pepper, and more. It’s simple to turn this dish into air fryer shrimp fajita bowls.
You can also get flour tortillas or corn tortillas and fill them fully! Perfect for busy weeknights.
The best way to serve this recipe is to let everyone add their own toppings and enjoy.
How to Store
If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. This means that you can eat this easy weeknight meal again the next day! Be sure to reheat the leftover shrimp until it is warmed all the way through.
FAQs
Why should I serve this with warm tortillas?
This easy meal is great to serve however you want, but air fryer fajitas served with warm tortillas add to the texture! Once the tortillas are warmed up, they’re soft and delicious and pliable, and able to hold all the fillings with ease.
How can I make this dish low carb?
One way that you can make this dish low carb is to use low carb tortillas. Another option is to skip the tortillas altogether and add cauliflower rice to a bowl instead. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice on top for flavor, and enjoy!
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Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, fresh shrimp, peeled, tails off, deveined
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium orange bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, medium
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning mix
Toppings:
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the onion and bell peppers into strips and place them in a medium bowl.
- Rinse the shrimp under water in a colander and then place on a paper towel to pat dry. Add to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Add the fajita seasoning to the shrimp and bell peppers and toss to coat them evenly.
- Add the shrimp, peppers, and onion to the basket of the air fryer.
- Air fry the shrimp and vegetables at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes, tossing the mixture halfway through the cooking process.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve on a flour tortilla and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
