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air fryer essentials: cajun shrimp

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

I love shrimp, and I love how the air fryer makes them so yummy. This is a simple recipe that I like to make into shrimp tacos; however, they are wonderful over some nice long-grain white rice. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Air Fryer

Ingredients For air fryer essentials: cajun shrimp

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 6 - 8
    jumbo shrimp, raw
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper

How To Make air fryer essentials: cajun shrimp

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3
    Remove the shells from the shrimp, and pat dry on a paper towel.
  • 4
    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.
  • 5
    Chef’s Tip: Just sprinkle the shrimp with the spices, do not go too heavy.
  • 6
    Set the air fryer to 400f (205c), and cook for six minutes.
  • 7
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 8
    I like to make shrimp tacos, but they work great over some nice long-grained white rice. Enjoy.
  • 9
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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