Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
These Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos are a game-changer! Crispy, perfectly seasoned shrimp paired with an avocado crema makes for a satisfying meal that's ready in just 18 minutes.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 121.21kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound wild-caught shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Avocado Crema
- 1 avocado
- ½ lime juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup Greek or Skyr yogurt plain and unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼-½ cup water
Tacos
- Small corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Pico de gallo
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Shrimp
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, if needed.
- Combine the shrimp with the spices, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl.
- Air fry the shrimp at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
Avocado Crema
- While the shrimp is cooking, add all of the crema ingredients aside from the water to a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour in the water ¼ cup at a time until smooth and creamy. Add more water if it seems too thick.
Tacos
- Heat the tortillas over the flame of a gas stove for 15-30 seconds per side until slightly charred. You can also warm the tortillas in a skillet or in the microwave for about 1 minute.
- Assemble the tacos by adding the lettuce to a tortilla, top with 4-5 shrimp then some pico de gallo and drizzle with the crema.
- Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Video
Notes
- To ensure crispy shrimp, pat them dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking. Excess moisture on the shrimp can hinder the crisping process.
- If your shrimp are frozen, thaw them in a cold water bath for 10 minutes, then pat dry before seasoning.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer, ensuring enough space between them. Overcrowding may lead to uneven cooking and prevent proper crisping.
- Shrimp can become rubbery if overcooked. Check for doneness by ensuring the shrimp are opaque and pink.
- I recommend marinating the shrimp no more than 2 hours ahead of time. For the preferred tender shrimp, I don't recommend cooking them ahead of time as they cook very quickly and it can affect the texture.
- Cooked shrimp is good for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat shrimp in the air fryer or oven at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to keep them crispy. Avoid microwaving, as it makes them rubbery.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 121.21kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.02g | Protein: 1.36g | Fat: 11.03g | Saturated Fat: 1.58g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.35g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.51g | Sodium: 885.91mg | Potassium: 290.04mg | Fiber: 4.17g | Sugar: 0.74g | Vitamin A: 388.06IU | Vitamin C: 11.86mg | Calcium: 15.76mg | Iron: 0.57mg
