Air fryer shrimp tacos are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried tacos. Not only do they turn out crispy and flavorful, but they also require far less oil than regular deep-fried tacos.
You can easily create air fryer shrimp tacos at home with minimal effort.
Here I will tell you a simple and easy recipe so you can make air fryer shrimp tacos within 10 mins. So, get ready for a tasty, crunchy treat that’s sure to satisfy your Mexican food cravings!
And finally, serve them as a snack or pack them for lunch – they are sure to be crowd-pleasers!
What I will cover in todays recipe
How to make air fryer shrimp tacos
Some Pro Tips
What you can serve with air fryer shrimp tacos
Guide for storing and reheating
Ingredients
1 lb. Shrimps
2 tbsp Pure olive oil or cooking oil
½ tsp Chili Powder
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Cumin
½ tsp Coriander
½ Onion Powder
¼ tsp Pink Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
Flour Tortillas (Or Corn Tortillas)
Minced Cabbage, Tomatoes, and beets (2 tbsp for each tortilla)
Equipment
Power max air fryer
Step-By-Step Guide
Step-1: Prep
First, make sure the shrimp are peeled.
After that is necessary to wash and dry them, you can also dry them with paper towels and then put them in a big bowl. Once that’s done, add olive oil and spices to the bowl. Mix them together and make sure all ingredients are well mixed with shrimps.
Step-2:Air Frying
Throw the shrimp in an air fryer basket and air fry them for 8 mins at 390 F.
Give them a shake when they are halfway done.
Step-3: Preparing the Tacos
Once the shrimp are done, take out 1 flour tortilla. Warm it up slightly on the pan for 2 mins. Apply 1 tbsp of olive oil to it and add 2 tbsp of minced cabbage, beet, and tomatoes to it. And finally add shrimps to it. That’s it.
Pro Tips
For a more delicious and crunchy taste, you can add some bacon to your tortillas as well. For this, simply air fry bacon strips by cutting them into small pieces, and adding them to your tortillas.
Instead of warming up the tortilla in a pan, you can fill it with all ingredients and warm it up in an air fryer for 3 mins at 375 F.
Avoid placing a lot of shrimp in the air fryer; make sure to leave some space between them.
I would recommend drying shrimp before seasoning them for better crispiness. You can simply use a paper towel to dry them.
Do not overcook the shrimp, or else they will get dry.
What to try with air fryer shrimp tacos
You can try plenty of items with shrimp tacos. The deep flavor and succulent texture of the shrimp pairs perfectly with a variety of accompaniments, from crunchy lettuce and sweet corn to fresh salsa and creamy sauces.
Some of my favorite side dishes are:
Storage & Reheating For Air fryer shrimp tacos
Just like many other air-fried meals, you can also store leftover shrimp in your refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3 days.
Reheating process is also simple, take out the shrimp from the refrigerator and place them in the air fryer for 4 mins at 375 F.
And if you want to freeze shrimp, simply pack them in an airtight bag and put them in the freezer, and they will easily last for 1 month.
Recipe: Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shrimps
- 2 tbsp Pure olive oil or cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Pink Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Flour Tortillas (Or Corn Tortillas)
- Minced Cabbage, Tomatoes, and beets (2 tbsp for each tortilla)
Instructions
- Peel the shrimps.
- After that wash them and dry them, you can also dry them with paper towels.
- Put dried shrimps in a big bowl. Add olive oil and spices to the bowl. Mix all the ingredients well and make sure all ingredients are well mixed with shrimps.
- Throw the shrimp in an air fryer basket and air fry them for 8 mins at 390 F.
- Give them a shake when they are halfway done after 4 mins.
- Once the shrimp are done, take out 1 flour tortilla. Warm it up slightly on the pan for 2-3 mins. Apply 1 tbsp of olive oil to it and add 2 tbsp of minced cabbage, beet, and tomatoes to it. Finally add 2-3 shrimps on each tortilla.
