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Sizzling Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp

Experience the rich, spicy taste of New Orleans with our Sizzling Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp. Quick and easy to make, these shrimp will become your new go-to for any occasion!
5
18 min
TOTAL TIME
112
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
Sizzling Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Cajun Seasoning
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
Fresh Parsley
1 tbsp fresh parsley
chopped, for garnishing
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Raw Shrimp
1 lb raw shrimp
deveined and peeled
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Lemon
1 whole lemon
cut into wedges
Avocado Oil
1 tsp avocado oil
Directions
8 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
8 min
COOK TIME
18 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Thaw raw shrimp (if frozen) and place on a paper plate with paper towels. Gently pat dry.
2
Preheat the air fryer to 400º F for 5 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, mix together Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
4
Drizzle shrimp with avocado oil and toss with the Cajun seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
5
Place shrimp in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer for even cooking.
6
Cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes, then shake the basket or flip the shrimp for even cooking.
7
Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
8
Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley.
Health Info
Macros
1g
CARBS
1g
FAT
22g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
KETO
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
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