Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Taco With Frozen Shrimp
Description
Quick, crispy air fryer shrimp tacos made with frozen shrimp. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day snacks, loaded with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen shrimp,, , peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, adjust to taste
- 8 taco shells, soft or hard
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or preferred
- ¼ cup sour cream or preferred taco sauce
- Lime wedges for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking oil.
- Toss 1 lb frozen shrimp, with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning until evenly coated.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway, until shrimp are pink and slightly crispy.
- Heat 8 taco shells in the oven or microwave according to package instructions.
- Fill each shell with cooked shrimp, then top with 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 avocado, ½ cup shredded cheese, and ¼ cup sour cream or preferred taco sauce.
- Lime wedges for garnish if desired and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Other Cooking Methods
- Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Spread shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake 8–10 minutes.
- Stovetop: Heat 1–2 tsp olive oil in a skillet; cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Grill: Skewer shrimp and grill 2–3 minutes per side until opaque with light char marks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 62gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 869mgSodium: 2780mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 845IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 385mgIron: 6mg