Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp brings juicy, tender shrimp with a smoky, buttery kick and a hint of heat from Cajun seasoning. The quick air-fry gives a lightly crisp exterior while keeping the center succulent, perfect for piling over rice, tossing into tacos, or serving as a party appetizer. Ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep6 mins
- Cook14 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- 2
Pat the shrimp dry with clean paper towels, then toss with olive oil and paprika in a medium bowl. Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil. Add half of the shrimp, arrange in an even layer, and cook for 7 minutes. Repeat with the remaining half.
- 3
Combine the butter and seasoning in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Calories 139.07 kcal Moderate
- Protein 17.13 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.88 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.77 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 151.49 mg High
- Sodium 103.33 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 54.52 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source
- Potassium 224.52 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 57.72 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Shrimp, and Smoked Paprika. Each serving provides about 139.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Shrimp, Smoked Paprika, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp?
- About 20 mins in total: 6 mins to prepare and 14 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 139.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Trending Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
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