Blackened Air Fryer Shrimp

Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp — If you’re looking for an easy and healthy shrimp dish, you’ll love this easy air fryer blackened shrimp recipe.

This recipe is simple to make, but loaded with flavor.

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), and they come out nice and juicy and full of flavor.

Today, I used a homemade blackened shrimp seasoning mix, which was perfect. The trick is to shake the basket a few times during cooking. This way, all of your shrimp is perfectly cooked.

How To Blacken Shrimp

Blackening is a technique used on seafood or meat that gives it a great crispy crust and intense flavor. The best part is that it’s effortless to do with an air fryer! We’ll show you how to make blackened shrimp that are perfectly cooked and extra flavorful in this recipe.

The first step to making this delicious and satisfying dish is using the correct spice blend. While I included my homemade version, you can easily use a store-bought Blackened Seasoning Mix. One of my favorites is Zatarain’s Big & Zesty Blackened Seasoning,

You can usually find it at your local grocery store, in the spice departments.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp

Here are the simple ingredients, you will need for this easy recipe:

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

• Shrimp
• Olive Oil
• Seasonings: Paprika, Garlic, Salt, Onion Powder, Ground Thyme, Oregano, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper

How To Make Blackened Shrimp In The Air Fryer

Here are the simple steps:

Deshelled all your shrimps and put them in a large mixing bowl. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Add olive oil and optional Tabasco drops and mix to coat all shrimps.

In a small bowl, combined all dry spices. Sprinkle the Blackened Seasoning spice over the shrimps, mix to coat.  Put the coated shrimp into the air fryer basket, or air fryer tray, and set air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F, and set cook time for 6-8 minutes.

Pro Tips Blackened Shrimp Air Fryer Recipe

• Preheating: You do not need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe.
• Shake: Shake the basket several times during the cooking process, allowing your cook to be even. If you have an air fryer oven model, use a pair of tongs and toss the shrimp several times during the cooking process.
• Crowding: For best results, do not crowd your air fryer basket. Leave plenty of space around the shrimp, so the hot air can circulate around the shrimp, cooking it up to perfection.
• Making Shrimp In An Air Fryer Oven: If you use an air fryer oven, place the shrimp on the bottom rack or shelf. This way, the outside and inside cook up at the same time.

Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp Recipe Faqs

How Spicy Is This Shrimp Recipe? This shrimp does have some heat, which is usually for any Creole dish. If you want to reduce the amount of heat, you can reduce the amount of black pepper and cayenne pepper.

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 air fries well. Air fry for about 7 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Serving Suggestions For Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp: These make for a perfect appetizer or snack: lunch or dinner. I love serving them on top of a garden salad or a plate of pasta. Of course, they make for fantastic air fryer blackened shrimp tacos as well!

What Dipping Sauces Pair With Air-Fried Blackened Shrimp: If you are like my family, you love a great dipping sauce. My kids will eat anything as long as there is something to dip their food in. Here are some of my favorite recipes for dipping sauces! They are so much cheaper to make than to buy !CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE, EASY SWEET CHILI SAUCE, SMOKEY SOUTHERN COMEBACK SAUCE, YUM YUM SAUCE, ALFREDO DIP, REMOULADE SAUCE or HOMEMADE BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING.

How To Store Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp: Storing: If you have leftovers, let them cool to room temperature and then place them into an airtight container. They will last in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Reheating: Place any leftover shrimp into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 2 to 3 minutes, at 350 degrees F. Check to make sure that the shrimp is warmed through before removing them from the air fryer.

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