Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos (2024)

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 easyAir Fryer Nachos, or theseTaco Stuffed Shells.

Looking for something fast? Grab these frozen mini tacos and air fry them in just minutes.

WHY I LOVE THISRECIPE

Thisrecipeis perfect for Cinco de Mayo, it's great for easy dinners, and it's one of those healthyrecipesthat 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 favoritesalsaorguacamoleon the side.

It's a greatrecipefor taco night, and everyone is sure to run to the dinner table! One of the best things aboutcooking shrimpis that there are so many greatflavors. Even picky eaters will agree that these are the best shrimp tacos - and that's a win!

If you love thisshrimp recipe, you might want to check out this article with over 15 of our favoriteair 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 useavocadooil as well.
• Garlic powder- A great way to boostflavor!
• Paprika- Smokedpaprikawould be delicious, also.
• Chili powder- If you like some heat, this is an easy way to add it! For even more of a kick, addcayenne pepper.
• Kosher salt- To taste.
• Cumin- Groundcuminis the best.
• Smallflourorcorn tortillas- Either option works just fine to use as warm tortillas.

CREAMSAUCE

• Mayonnaise- Adds creaminess to thesauce.
• Sirachasauce- LikeHuy Fong Siracha. This is the best way to add some heat!
• Freshlime juice- Just a little bit goes a long way!

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

• Purplecabbage- You can also use acoleslaw mixor a simplecabbage slawfor this.
• Avocado- Sliced or finely chopped.
• Crumbled cotijacheese-Shrimp recipesalways pair well withcheese!
• 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 mediumbowl, toss shrimp witholive oilto coat.

STEP 2
In a smallbowl, stir together the seasonings, then add to thebowlwith shrimp. Lightly toss shrimp with seasonings until well coated.

STEP 3
Place shrimp in theair fryer basketandair fryat 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is cooked.

STEP 4
While the shrimp is in the air fryer, in a smallbowl, stir together the mayonnaise and hotsauce. 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 srirachasauceover tacos before serving.

I make thisrecipein my Cosori air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.

VARIATIONS

Add pickledred onions- A great way to add a purse of pickledflavoring!

Create your own spicysauce- Use a little bit of Greek yogurt orsour creamwith thesaucemixture to have a whole new dippingsaucecreation.

Use panko bread crumbs- You can coat shrimp with the panko crumbs and create crispy shrimp! What a fun way toair fryshrimp to get a whole newflavor.

Additional toppings-top withblack beansorrefried 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 thisrecipeagain. Just let theingredientscool 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

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If you're on the hunt for new air fryerrecipes, this is it! Whip up thisair fryer shrimp tacos recipe, and let the air fryer do all the work for you! It's the best way to have theshrimp cookin just a few minutes of time.

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