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How to Make Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp tacos are a popular and delicious dish that can be enjoyed year-round. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun dish to serve at your next gathering, shrimp tacos are always a hit. And if you're looking for a healthier and faster way to cook these tasty tacos, then using an air fryer is the way to go!

Air fryers have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their ability to cook food with little to no oil, resulting in lighter and healthier ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup sliced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup sliced yellow bell pepper
  • ½ cup sliced orange bell pepper
  • ¼ cup pepitas (roasted green pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • ¼ cup lime juice, divided
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, or to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • ¾ cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 3 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 tacos

  • Combine cabbage, bell peppers, pepitas, lime and 1 tablespoon cilantro in a large bowl.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl with a whisk. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl with remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic powder, and pepper; toss to coat shrimp evenly with oil and spices.
  • Place shrimp in the preheated basket of the air fryer and cook until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden browned on outside, 8 to 9 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
  • When shrimp are finished cooking, immediately transfer to a serving bowl with the butter, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, and remaining tablespoon of cilantro; toss to melt butter and coat shrimp.
  • To serve, place 4 to 5 shrimp in each warmed tortilla, spoon 1/4 cup slaw on shrimp, and top with a pinch of queso fresco and avocado slices.

    • Nutrition

    652 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 193mg
    • Sodium: 906mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 100mg
    • Calcium: 250mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1014mg

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    Appetizer recipes
    Seafood recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Taco recipes
    Air fryer recipes