This air fryer spiced shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy shrimp with bold seasonings. The air fryer cooks the shrimp to perfection, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, all without the added oil of frying. With a combination of spices, this dish is both aromatic and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a savory appetizer for your next gathering. Ready in minutes, this air fryer shrimp is sure to become a new favorite!

Air Fryer spiced Shrimp

Air Fryer spiced Shrimp

Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp has lots of spice and is ready in just 14 minutes. It can’t be beat!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes

Equipment

  • Typhur Sync Air Fryer
  • Tongs
  • Mixing Bowl
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Ingredients  

  • 1 pound Large Shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Lemon Wedges

Instructions 

  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper on shrimp. Drizzle shrimp with olive oil. Use a fork to mix evenly.
    1 pound Large Shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined, 1/2 tsp Paprika, 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano, 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme, 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt, 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, freshly cracked, 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Carefully place the shrimp into the basket in a single layer. Insert the basket back into the air fryer.
  • Set the air fryer to Air Fry mode at 205°C with cooking time 9 minutes. Cook the shrimp.
  • Using a pair of tongs, carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer to a plate or serving tray.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with chopped parsley and serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
    1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped, 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, 1 Lemon Wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 729kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 92gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 790mgSodium: 1135mgPotassium: 1329mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1274IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 355mgIron: 4mg

(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)