Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp have lots of spice and can be made in under 15 minutes. Can’t beat that!

How To Serve Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp

These shrimp make a great filling for tacos or omelets or serve them on top of a salad. You can pair them with white rice or Sweet and Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower.

Air Frying Shrimp

Shrimp are one of my favorite foods to cook in an air fryer. Large shrimp air fry in just about 5 minutes. So quick and convenient.

Low Carb

These air fryer shrimp are a great low carb meal and they cook up perfectly juicy and flavorful.

Type Of Shrimp To Use

I am spoiled by living on the South Carolina Coast and I have easy access to very fresh shrimp. If you don’t live near the coast, you are probably best off buying frozen shrimp. Let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight or place them in a colander and run water over them until they thaw. It doesn’t take long at all. I like to use large shrimp for this recipe.
My Favorite Air Fryer

I’ve tried more than a few air fryers over the years. My current favorite is the Cosori 5.8-Quart Air Fryer. It cooks well, is made well, is easy to clean, and makes less noise than some other brands.

Recipe Tip

Careful not to overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook very quickly and get rubbery in texture if overcooked. They are done as soon as they turn opaque.

Storage

Leftovers will keep for 3 days or so in an airtight cont...