Spicy • Crispy • High-Protein
Juicy shrimp coated in bold Cajun spices, air-fried to perfection in minutes. Perfect as a main, appetizer, or salad topper.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: fresh lemon wedges for serving
🔥 Instructions
- Prep shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil.
- Season shrimp
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle seasoning over shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer
- Set to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Air-fry shrimp
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until pink and opaque.
- Serve
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Optional: toss with extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce for more kick.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Don’t overcrowd the basket — cook in batches if needed.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before oil + seasoning for extra crispiness.
- For more flavor, marinate shrimp 10–15 minutes in olive oil + spices before cooking.
🔁 Variations
- Garlic Butter Cajun Shrimp: Toss cooked shrimp with melted butter and minced garlic
- Keto Shrimp Bowl: Serve over cauliflower rice and sautéed veggies
- Spicy Shrimp Tacos: Use lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas
📊 Nutrition (Approximate per serving, 3 servings)
- Calories: 180–200 kcal
- Protein: 30–32g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fat: 6–8g
