Air Fryer Spicy Shrimp Recipe
This Air Fryer Spicy Shrimp Recipe is so easy to make and only takes a few minutes in the air fryer!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
- 1 pound large, raw shrimp tail on
- 1 tsp. avocado oil
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper -or more if desired.
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground dried mustard
Thaw raw shrimp (if frozen) and place on a paper plate with paper towels and dab dry.
Preheat the air fyer oven to 400º F for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spices together:chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, cumin and ground mustard. Stir to combine. Drizzle the thawed shrimp with avocado (or olive) oil and toss the shrimp in this spice mixture.
Place shrimp in preheated air fryer basket and spread out in a single layer for even cooking. Spray the shrimp with cooking spray if desired. Place in air fryer and bake for 7 minutes. Flip halfway through if desired but not required.
This is great to eat alone, on lettuce wraps, burritos, over rice or whatever else sounds good to you! It's healthy and delicious and I hope you enjoy!