Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa is one of the easiest Shrimp recipes ever. All you have to do is just coat your Shrimps with some oil and spices and then get them air-fried for 5-minutes. Finally, just assemble in tortillas with Pineapple Salsa and serve immediately.
Did you try
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa or
Also, try Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos in Air Fryer
I have been making this delicious recipe for Shrimp in an Air fryer for the past couple of weeks now. I wanted it to be perfect!
Hence after lots of trial and error, this is my best attempt to make Air Fryer Shrimp tacos. I am sure you'll love this.
10-minute Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
This is why you'll love this recipe:
- Juicy Shrimps - are crispy on the outside and plump on the inside.
- Healthy Recipe - It is so much better than baking or searing shrimps in the pan.
- Few Ingredients - You need Oil and just some basic spices to make them.
- Less Time - There couldn't be a recipe, easier than this. It takes just 5-minutes in the air fryer.
- Exceptionally Tasty - Sure! Just everything that you want on one plate.
- Easy Clean Up - It's just one Air fryer basket.
- No Breading - Skip the unhealthy breading of panko, flour, and egg. Make them just like that.
Air fryer Shrimps Recipe (NO-Breading)
If you don't want to make tacos you can enjoy these Air fryer Shrimps just like that with some Guacamole or Fried rice or Indian Cumin Rice or Coconut Rice or Pineapple Fried Rice.
This will be the best dinner you'll ever have.
You could have easily done it in the skillet. But, most of the time what happens is that the shrimps get overcooked or burnt on the outside.
But, this is NEVER going to happen in your air fryer.
When you make Shrimps in Air Fryer they get a crispy coating on the outside and are still juicy and plump on the inside.
Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos Ingredients
Make your Taco Tuesdays even more amazing with this easy Air Fryer Shrimp taco recipe. Or just enjoy this perfectly seasoned air fryer shrimps just like that.
- Shrimps - large Shrimps. Don't use Jumbo shrimps if you are making taco out of it.
- Salt and Pepper - Just to taste.
- Olive Oil - Helps the spices stick to the shrimp and also adds a nice mild flavor.
- Garlic Powder - for that kick.
- Onion Powder - To add that hint of sweetness.
- Ground Cumin - For that mild earthy tone.
- Smoked Paprika - To make it mildly spicy and also to get that smoky taste.
- Tortillas - Small 6-inch flour or corn tortillas.
- Pineapple Salsa - You can serve this with Mango Salsa or Tomato Salsa
Making the Best Shrimp Tacos
Step 1: Make a Marinade
Just make a quick marinade so that the flavors seep into shrimp. In a bowl combine Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Ground Cumin, and Smoked Paprika in a bowl. Stir well with a spoon until combined.
Step 2: Coat Shrimps and place in Air Fryer
Coat Shrimps with the marinade. Allow the marinade to seep into shrimps. Place your shrimps in your air fryer keeping at least 1/2 inch gap between each shrimp. You need to leave space for airflow.
Step 3: Cook in Air Fryer
Cook your Shrimps in Air Fryer at 400°F or 200°C for 5-minutes or until no longer pink.
Step 4: Assemble in Tortillas with Salsa
Assemble Shrimps in tortillas (flour/corn) with pico de gallo or salsa or shredded cabbage.
Step 5: Air Fry Tacos
Finally, air fry tacos for one last time at 400°F OR 200°C for just 1-minute.
Step 6: Serve
And, serve right away with some guacamole or sliced avocados.
How will I know that my Shrimp is cooked?
Shrimps don't need much time to cook. In fact, if you cook shrimp too long, it will become "rubbery" and you certainly do not want that. But cooking shrimp until they are fully cooked is quite tricky.
Many people suggest that a fully cooked shrimp should be "C" shaped and an overcooked shrimp will turn into an "O" shape. But almost everyone has noticed that this is just not the correct indicator to check the doneness of your shrimps. They will curl into an "O" shape once they are cooked.
Some people even say that the internal temperature of shrimps should be 120°F. But USDA says that between 40-140 is a "temperature danger zone" and that is where bacteria grow fastest.
So, the best way to check if your shrimps are done is to see that they turn opaque white with a few bright red and pink accents. This is your clue to see if your Shrimp is thoroughly cooked.
Key Tips to Make the Best Shrimp Taco
These quick tips will help you make the best shrimp taco every single time.
- Frozen Shrimps: You can always use frozen shrimps. In fact, In this recipe, I have used frozen shrimps. But make sure you thaw them on the countertop for at least an hour before marinating them.
- Do not overcrowd: I have said this thing again and again for almost all air fryer recipes. Do not crowd your air fryer basket. You need to leave some space for the hot air to flow around the basket.
- Shrimp Tails - I have kept tails for a few (just for photography purposes). You can remove the tails if you want.
- Fliping - There is no need to flip your shrimps. They should be done in about 5-minutes. If you want you can flip over and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make your air fryer shrimps and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Of course, don't forget to keep it in an air-tight container. When you want to serve, just arrange them in a tortilla and cook in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F.
Other Air Fryer Recipes
- Keto Chinese Lemon Chicken in Air Fryer
- BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
- Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Bagels
- Keto Cauliflower Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken
- Extra Crispy Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings in Air Fryer
- Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer
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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Pound Large Shrimps deveined and peeled
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 6-inch tortillas flour or corn
- fresh chopped cilantro and lime juice for garnish (optional)
- 4 tbsp Guacamole to serve
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium sized bowl combine Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, ground cumin, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, smoked paprika. Stir lightly until combined.
- Coat shrimps with the marinade and place them in the air fryer basket keeping a gap of at least ½ inch between each shrimp. Do not overcrowd the basket. If you have a lot, then cook it in batches.
- Cook in Air Fryer at 400°F or 200°C for 5-6 minutes. No need to flip them.
- Assemble your shrimps with pineapple salsa or shredded cabbage in your tortillas.
- Finally, air fry your tacos for just 1-2 minutes and then serve right away with some freshly chopped cilantro on top. Squeeze some lime juice on the shrimps (if desired).
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Notes
- Frozen Shrimps: You can always use frozen shrimps. In fact, In this recipe, I have used frozen shrimps. But make sure you thaw them on the countertop for at least an hour before marinating them.
- Do not overcrowd: I have said this thing again and again for almost all air fryer recipes. Do not crowd your air fryer basket. You need to leave some space for the hot air to flow around the basket.
- Shrimp Tails - I have kept tails for a few (just for photography purposes). You can remove the tails if you want.
- Fliping - There is no need to flip your shrimps. They should be done in about 5-minutes. If you want you can flip over and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
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