Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
Description
This simple recipe for Cajun shrimp cooked in the air fryer is ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®)
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Rinse shrimp under cold running water, dry with paper towels, and transfer to a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne, and toss to completely coat. Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
3
Cook in the air fryer for 4 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 more minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the shrimp in 2 batches.
4
Remove shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.