What Makes This Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Drool-Worthy?
Crispy. This will be the most perfectly crisped shrimp you’ve ever made. The cornmeal takes it to a whole new level.Sauce. This Air Fryer shrimp sauce is going to rock your world. It’s creamy with a touch of sweet, a touch of spice, and the perfect amount of tang. You’re going to want to lick your fingers!Easy. I think food tastes better when it’s so easy to make. The Air Fryer takes away all the drama from fried shrimp. No deep fryer to clean, no babysitting shrimp, and no hot oil odors. The result is dinner done in about 30 minutes.
How Do You Make Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp?
Can You Stack Shrimp in the Air Fryer?
While slight overlapping is okay, it’s best to keep the shrimp in a single layer. If you stack the shrimp all on top of each other they will get soggy, and you won’t get the crispy Air Fryer shrimp you anticipated.
Tips and Tricks for Making Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
Sauce. Don’t forget to make your sauce first. If you make it after you get the shrimp cooking, the timing will be off.Salt. Make sure your Cajun seasoning doesn’t have salt, or it will be too salty.Layers. Place your shrimp into your Air Fryer basket in a single layer for crispy Air Fryer Shrimp every time!
Want More Foods You Can Cook in the Air Fryer?
Bacon - make the BEST bacon you’ve ever had without pan-frying with my method!Keto Chicken Tenders - these are so crispy and delicious!Korean Chicken Wings - crazy good flavor from the Gochujang sauce and perfectly cooked.Fruit Hand Pies - nothing beats making hand pies in the Air Fryer!
Whether you make this incredible Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp as an appetizer, or as a meal, you’re going to love it! Make sure to pin it on Pinterest or share it on Facebook so you don’t lose the recipe.
