Description
Quick, smoky, and zesty shrimp tacos made in an air fryer. Lightly caramelized shrimp pairs with crisp taco shells, fresh cabbage, lime, and vibrant seasonings for a flavorful, healthy meal in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp brown sugar (or maple syrup)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder (or garlic salt)
Lime wedges
Chef’s note: Use thawed frozen shrimp and chipotle powder for extra smoky flavor
Instructions
Prepare seasoning: Mix chili powder, smoked paprika, onion/garlic powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl
Coat shrimp: Toss shrimp with oil, then seasonings
Preheat air fryer: Heat to 380°F (195°C) for 3–5 minutes
Cook shrimp: Air fry 5 minutes, rotating halfway
Assemble tacos: Add shrimp, cabbage, and toppings to warm taco shells
Notes
Use parchment paper in the air fryer for easy cleanup
Add lime zest to seasoning for brightness
Avoid overlapping shrimp for even cooking
Test doneness: Shrimp should be opaque and curled
Scale batch sizes with AI fryer baskets
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Air Fryer Recipes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican/Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg