Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
These air fryer shrimp tacos are so much better than takeout and ready in just about ten minutes. Boldly seasoned, plump, tender shrimp are topped with a creamy, zesty Bang Bang sauce and served on warm tortillas.
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
Mexican shrimp tacos
- 1 ½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 tablespoon dairy free butter melted
- 1 tablespoon garlic olive oil Costabile
Bang bang sauce
- ⅓ cup Mayo
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sriracha
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
To make these air fryer shrimp tacos I used
- Corn tortillas
- Shrimp Purple cabbage shredded
- Fresh pico
- Bang bang sauce
- Queso fresco
Instructions
Mexican shrimp tacos
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Mix the melted butter, olive oil, and seasonings in a small bowl.
- Mix the shrimp and ¾ of the marinade in a large bowl until they're evenly coated.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil and place the shrimp inside it in an even layer.
- Air fry the shrimp for 4 minutes. Then, flip them and brush them with some of the reserved marinade using a pastry brush. Air fry for another 2 minutes.
Bang bang sauce
- Place all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Serve immediately or chilled.
Final DIsh
- Place in each corn tortilla purple cabbage, fresh pico, shrimp, Bang bang sauce and queso fresca.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate the shrimp and Bang Bang sauce in separate containers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Microwave the shrimp at 30-second intervals until warm before making fresh tacos.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and accurate cooking times.
- Always coat the shrimp with a seasoning blend BEFORE adding them to the air fryer basket.
- I find it easiest to use my hands to mix the shrimp and seasonings.
- Do not overlap the shrimp, or they will not cook evenly.
- Use garlic olive oil for an extra flavor boost.
- Be sure to peel the shrimp completely before air frying. No one likes to bite into a crispy shell!
- I used extra-large shrimp. If you are using smaller shrimp, you may want to adjust your cooking time to three or four minutes. Overcooked shrimp will end up rubbery. You will know your shrimp are done when they have a light pink color, a C shape, and reach an internal temperature of 120°F
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
