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You’re going to love this spin on Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos! It’s the perfect way to add a flair of flavor to Taco Tuesday and an easy recipe for busy weeknights. All you need are your favorite toppings to get started!
The tender shrimp is a great option for lettuce wraps, air fryer taco shells, and more! Or you can top these easy Air Fryer Nachos, or these Taco Stuffed Shells.
Looking for something fast? Grab these frozen mini tacos and air fry them in just minutes.
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WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
This recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, it’s great for easy dinners, and it’s one of those healthy recipes that you can make a different way each time. It’s easy serve on the table! All you have to do is assemble and place in a large baking dish, with your favorite salsa or guacamole on the side.
It’s a great recipe for taco night, and everyone is sure to run to the dinner table! One of the best things about cooking shrimp is that there are so many great flavors. Even picky eaters will agree that these are the best shrimp tacos – and that’s a win!
If you love this shrimp recipe, you might want to check out this article with over 15 of our favorite air fryer shrimp recipes.
INGREDIENTS
- Peeled, deveined shrimp – Save yourself some prep time with the raw shrimp and have them ready to cook.
- Olive oil – You could use avocado oil as well.
- Garlic powder – A great way to boost flavor!
- Paprika – Smoked paprika would be delicious, also.
- Chili powder – If you like some heat, this is an easy way to add it! For even more of a kick, add cayenne pepper.
- Kosher salt – To taste.
- Cumin – Ground cumin is the best.
- Small flour or corn tortillas – Either option works just fine to use as warm tortillas.
CREAM SAUCE
- Mayonnaise – Adds creaminess to the sauce.
- Siracha sauce – Like Huy Fong Siracha. This is the best way to add some heat!
- Fresh lime juice – Just a little bit goes a long way!
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- Purple cabbage – You can also use a coleslaw mix or a simple cabbage slaw for this.
- Avocado – Sliced or finely chopped.
- Crumbled cotija cheese – Shrimp recipes always pair well with cheese!
- Cilantro – For garnish.
- Peeled, deveined shrimp – Save yourself some prep time with the raw shrimp and have them ready to cook.
- Olive oil – You could use avocado oil as well.
- Garlic powder – A great way to boost flavor!
- Paprika – Smoked paprika would be delicious, also.
- Chili powder – If you like some heat, this is an easy way to add it!
- Kosher salt – To taste.
- Cumin – Ground cumin is the best.
- Small flour or corn tortillas – Either option works just fine to use as warm tortillas.
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil to coat.
STEP 2
In a small bowl, stir together the seasonings, then add to the bowl with shrimp. Lightly toss shrimp with seasonings until well coated.
STEP 3
Place shrimp in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is cooked.
STEP 4
While the shrimp is in the air fryer, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and hot sauce. Cover and set aside until tacos are assembled.
STEP 5
Once the shrimp is done, fill tortillas with shrimp, then add additional desired toppings. Drizzle spicy sriracha sauce over tacos before serving.
I make this recipe in my Cosori air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.
VARIATIONS
Add pickled red onions – A great way to add a purse of pickled flavoring!
Create your own spicy sauce – Use a little bit of Greek yogurt or sour cream with the sauce mixture to have a whole new dipping sauce creation.
Use panko bread crumbs – You can coat shrimp with the panko crumbs and create crispy shrimp! What a fun way to air fry shrimp to get a whole new flavor.
Additional toppings- top with black beans or refried beans, different types of cheeses, or seasonings to make each taco night unique.
STORING AND REHEATING
Leftover shrimp just means that you’ll get to eat this recipe again. Just let the ingredients cool down all the way and then store them in an air-tight container.
When it’s time to reheat, you can add it back to the air fryer or reheat it in the microwave. Just be sure that you don’t overheat, or you’ll end up with overcooked shrimp.
FAQs
If you want to have a crispy tortilla, you can actually get a taco mold for your air fryer or make one using aluminum foil. Brush both sides of the tortilla with oil, and then air fryer for a short time. The heat will crisp it up into the desired taco shape giving you a crispy taco to eat!
You need to look at the coloring of the shrimp. With a short cooking time, it’s important to verify that the air-fried shrimp is cooked all the way before eating. Cooked shrimp should be opaque with a little bit of light pink and red. There should be no gray coloring to it at all.
It’s a good idea to rinse off the shrimp before cooking it so that you get rid of anything that might be on it. It’s also a way to help them get to room temperature a little bit quicker if they’re frozen.
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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- 6 small tortillas, flour or corn
Cream Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
Optional toppings
- 1 cup cabbage, purple, shredded
- 1 avocado, medium, sliced
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- cilantro, garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with the olive oil to coat.
- In a small bowl, stir together the seasonings, then add to the bowl with shrimp. Lightly toss shrimp with seasonings until well coated.
- Place shrimp in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, until shrimp is cooked.
- While the shrimp is in the air fryer, in a small bowl, stir together the mayo and hot sauce. Cover and set aside until tacos are assembled.
- Once the shrimp is done fill tortillas with shrimp, then add additional desired toppings. Drizzle spicy sriracha sauce over tacos before serving.
Notes
Top Tips
One of the easiest ways to make this simple shrimp taco recipe unique is to have a different taco topping bar every time! All new toppings give all new taste and flavor. If you want to go simple, you can use some low sodium taco seasoning to create perfect shrimp. You can find it at your local grocery store, and it’s a great way to season food fast. Make this a low carb recipe by skipping the tortillas and just add to lettuce leaves instead. You’ll still have that yummy flavor but without the overload of carbs.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe calls for 6 tortillas, but it indicates four servings. How do you divide six tortillas into six servings? Just wondering about calorie counts per serving. Also, the recipe ingredients for the sauce says mayonnaise, but the instructions say sour cream.
Thanks Melodie. It is 6 servings, I updated that. And the sour cream is a variation- you can swap that for the mayo or even Greek Yogurt.