Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp

Shrimp cook really fast and are on the table in less than 15 minutes. They have just a little kick, so it's perfect for eating by itself, served over rice, or added to tacos, a salad, fajitas, pastas, or incorporated into a sheet pan dinner. The spiciness can be controlled by the amount of Cajun seasoning and cayenne you use.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 11 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
• 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Remove shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.