Air Fryer Spicy Cilantro Lime Shrimp
These guiltless air fried shrimp have a delicious spicy, tangy seasoning! Perfect served with my creamy cilantro lime dressing/dip
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup (118 ml) fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup (57 g) salted butter melted
- ¼ cup (59 ml) olive oil optional
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- Zest from one lime
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a plastic bag.1 pound raw shrimp
- Mix the lime juice, butter, olive oil (if using), minced garlic, cayenne, smoked paprika or chili powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour over the shrimp and close the bag.1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup salted butter, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp and place in a bowl. Toss with cilantro and place in the air fryer basket. Don’t layer the shrimp and don’t over crowd for even cooking. Spray with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.1/2 cup cilantro
- Place basket in the air fryer and set for 400 °F (204 °C). Fry for 2 minutes, remove the basket and flip the shrimp over. Return to the air fryer and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove and serve with lime wedges, on salad or with Creamy Cilantro Dressing/Dip.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 355 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 316 mg | Sodium: 1572 mg | Potassium: 193 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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