Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 1 Photo Shrimp cook really fast and are on the table in less than 15 minutes. They have just a little kick, so it's perfect for eating by itself, served over rice, or added to tacos, a salad, fajitas, pastas, or incorporated into a sheet pan dinner. The spiciness can be controlled by the amount of Cajun seasoning and cayenne you use. Submitted by lutzflcat Published on March 29, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Total Time: 11 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®) ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (Optional) 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges Directions Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 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. 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. Remove shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately garnished with parsley and lemon wedges. Cook's Notes: Air fryer temperatures vary by brand and size, and the size of your shrimp also will affect how much cooking time you need. You can use any size shrimp that you like, but I typically buy the 16- to 20-per-pound size when on sale, and keep in the freezer. The cook time in this recipe is based on that size. You can use lime wedges instead of lemon wedges as well. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 190 Calories 9g Fat 5g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 190 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 173mg 58% Sodium 288mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Protein 24g 47% Potassium 267mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.