Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp

This is one of the easiest recipes for the air fryer. Today, I will teach you how to make the best tender shrimp in your air fryer. This is the easiest recipe for blackened shrimp for your air fryer. My recipe for Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp.

In my opinion, shrimp is one of the easiest air fryer dinners you can make. They literally take no time; season them, and then air fryer for a few minutes (note: few minutes), they come out nice and juicy and full of flavor.

Today, I used a cajun or blackened shrimp seasoning mix, and it was perfect.

The trick is to shake the basket a few times during the cooking time. This way, all of your shrimp is perfectly cooked.

Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme (dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Simple Directions:

1. Start by adding your thawed shrimp to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add all of the spices and the olive oil.
3. Mix well.
4. Transfer to the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 400 degrees, air fryer setting, for 6 minutes, about halfway during the cooking process, shake your basket or flip the shrimp with tongs.
5. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Some Common Questions About Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp:

What is blackening seasoning made of?

The common ingredients are paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, and thyme.

Can you cook frozen shrimp in the air fryer?

Yes, frozen shrimp actually air fries really well. Air fry for about 7 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Some Other Great Air Fryer Seafood Recipes–

AIR FRYER FROZEN SHRIMP

AIR FRYER CAJUN CRAB LEGS

AIR FRYER, LEMON AND HERB TILAPIA

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING AIR FREYR BLACKENED SHRIMP,

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