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Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp Recipe - delicious tender juicy spicy blackened shrimp air fried to perfection!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, air fryer seafood, blackened shrimp, cajun shrimp, main dish, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb peeled shrimp tail on or off (according to your tastes)
  • 2 tablespoons your favorite blackening spice mix can be found in spice aisle
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Add shrimp to a colander and rinse well under cold water. Thoroughly pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Add shrimp to a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil and blackening spices. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375-400 degrees, let run for 5 minutes.
  • When air fryer has preheated, add shrimp to basket and fry for four minutes.
  • Open basket and stir.
  • Air fry additional 4 minutes. Shrimp should be firm, opaque, and 120 degrees - if it is not yet to temperature, keep air frying (stir every 2 minutes) until done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Fiber: 1g