Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

Satisfy your seafood craving with these easy to make air-fried shrimp tacos. Shrimp is tossed with an array of Tex-Mex seasonings, and in less than 10 minutes, dinner is ready. Shrimp is wrapped in your favorite warm tortillas and topped with a quick homemade taco sauce and your favorite toppings.

But don't stop there - add a squeeze of lime, crunchy shredded cabbage, fresh avocado, sprinkle of Cotija cheese to make this simple dinner a must for your next taco Tuesday.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 👍 Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• ⌛ Make Ahead
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 👩‍🍳 Variations
• 💬 FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• Mexican Style Dinners
• Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Easy shrimp recipe with the flavors of Tex-Mex.
• Quick weeknight dinner with the ability to use frozen shrimp.
• Healthy recipe for your dinner table that soon will be one of your family's favorite meals. Great for picky eaters too.

Shrimp tacos are a delicious and easy way to get a healthy dinner on a dinner time. These little bite-size shrimp are great.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp ingredients well together. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
2. Place the shrimp in a single layer, as much as possible, in your air fryer basket and air fry for 7 minutes, shaking the basket in the middle, until fully cooked.
3. Place cooked shrimp on a plate and toss with a squeeze of lime. Meanwhile, warm up your tortillas for 10-15 seconds in the microwave.
4. Spoon shrimp in warm tacos and top with shredded cabbage, cheese, sauce and your favorite taco toppings.

👍 Tips

• You can use frozen shrimp for this air fryer shrimp taco recipe. For best flavor, thaw out per package instructions, usually in cold water in your sink or refrigerator overnight. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
• Adjust the cayenne pepper if you wish the tacos to be a tad spicier or more mild tasting.
• Use a teaspoon of garlic powder if you don't have any fresh garlic on hand.
• You can use olive oil in place of avocado oil.
• You can use your favorite cheese, the Cotija cheese tastes similar to feta cheese and adds a salty tangy taste to the shrimp tacos.
• You can use a package of taco seasoning in place of the chili powder, cumin, cayenne and garlic if you wish.
• Don't skip out on the squeeze of lime as it adds such wonderful flavor to the meal.

🧺 Storage

Refrigerate: leftover shrimp can be kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to three days. Always check the shrimp by smelling it before consuming it if it has been close to three days.

⌛ Make Ahead

Shrimp tacos are quick to cook, however you could prep your taco toppings before you cook up dinner. Shred the cabbage, mince the garlic and make the sauce ahead of time. You could also season the shrimp and keep in your refrigerator until you're ready to cook in the air fryer. Thawed or fresh shrimp should be cooked within 24 hours.

🍽️ Serve With

• This is such a flavorful taco that can be eaten alone, with all your favorite taco toppings, or as easily as a side of rice, black bean and chickpea salad, and no tomato guacamole.
• Check out the many options we listed for what to serve with fried fish; you'll surely find something you will like.
• Serve some Virgin Mojito with this meal and make it a party!

👩‍🍳 Variations

• Add hot sauce to your shrimp tacos.
• Swap out the shredded cabbage for shredded lettuce.
• Add diced tomatoes or sliced jalapeños.
• Use corn tortillas for a change in flavor.

💬 FAQs

📣 Related Recipes

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Mexican Style Dinners

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