Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
Make saucy Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp with just three main ingredients: shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and garlic butter. Cook it straight from frozen or use fresh shrimp for a faster option.
Servings: 2
Calories: 160kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp frozen, raw, peeled and de-veined, no need to thaw
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning click for recipe, or see note about store-bought versions
- 3 tbsp Garlic Butter click for recipe
Instructions
- Add the frozen shrimp to the bottom of the air fryer cooking pot or an air-fryer-safe pan, such as an air fryer cake pan accessory.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the shrimp, then add the garlic butter on top.
- Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Stir the shrimp well to coat them in the melted butter and seasoning.
- Air fry for another 5–6 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Toss the shrimp in the Cajun garlic butter once more. Serve with parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
Video
Notes
- Frozen shrimp: No need to thaw. The listed 10–11 minute cooking time was tested with frozen extra-jumbo shrimp.
- Fresh or thawed shrimp: These can cook in about half the time, so start checking them around the 5-minute mark.
- Shrimp size: Smaller shrimp may finish sooner than extra-jumbo shrimp.
- Cajun seasoning: The full tablespoon was tested with my homemade Cajun seasoning. Many store-bought blends are saltier, so start with about 1 teaspoon per pound and add more if needed.
- Keep the sauce: Use a solid-bottom cooking pot or air-fryer-safe pan so the garlic butter stays with the shrimp instead of dripping through the basket.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2249IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
