Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
A quick and flavorful recipe for crispy Cajun shrimp cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
Cook the shrimp in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice or salad as a main dish.