Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos balance juicy, buttery shrimp with a bright hit of lime and cilantro. A crunchy cabbage slaw with pepitas adds texture, while creamy avocado and queso fresco round out each bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering, these tacos feel fresh and vibrant without being heavy.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 63 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bell peppers, pepitas, lime, and 1 tablespoon cilantro.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
- 3
Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes.
- 4
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl with the remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic powder, and pepper; toss to coat the shrimp evenly with the oil and spices.
- 5
Place the shrimp in the preheated air fryer basket and cook until they are opaque and lightly golden on the outside, 8 to 9 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time.
- 6
When the shrimp are finished cooking, immediately transfer them to a serving bowl with the butter, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, and remaining tablespoon of cilantro; toss to melt the butter and coat the shrimp.
- 7
To serve, place 4 to 5 shrimp in each warmed tortilla, spoon 1/4 cup slaw over the shrimp, and top with a pinch of queso fresco and avocado slices.
- Calories 873.64 kcal High 44%
- Protein 45.35 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 73.17 g 27%
- Total Fat 46.23 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 12.64 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 310.03 mg High 103%
- Sodium 1233.97 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 11.54 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 8.3 g --
- Added Sugars 2.14 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 505.06 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 6.38 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 883.86 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 145.29 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 105.49 mg Good Source 117%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Flour Tortilla, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 873.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 873.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos healthy?
- Cilantro-Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 873.64 calories and 45.35 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1233.97 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.64 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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