These air fryer shrimp tacos are perfect for a summertime lunch or dinner. With a delicious blend of cabbage, tomatoes, lime, and jalapeno, they’re fresh, light, and easy to make.
I could eat tacos every day—and with this easy and delicious taco recipe, you might want to as well! You’ll love the fresh seafood flavor in these air fryer shrimp tacos.
Making shrimp tacos in your air fryer is a fast and easy process. Ready in less than half an hour, this recipe is stress-free and perfect for summer—and Taco Tuesday!
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
- Simple taco seasoning! No complicated spices here. Just combine salt, pepper, your favorite taco seasoning, melted butter, and lime juice to season the shrimp for these tacos.
- Perfectly-cooked, juicy shrimp! Say goodbye to overcooked, rubbery shrimp. In just a few minutes, the air fryer cooks shrimp to juicy perfection—every single time.
- Healthy and fresh ingredients! With cabbage, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and jalapenos filling these tacos, they’re not just healthy and fresh, they’re also bright and colorful!
If you love these air fryer shrimp tacos, be sure to check out our Air Fryer Fish Tacos recipe or Air Fryer Chicken Tacos recipe. Both are perfect for an at-home Taco Tuesday!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Warm up your tortillas before assembly. Cold tortillas are a no-go for this recipe. Check out this video for a super easy way to warm up all your tortillas at once in the microwave—in just 1 minute.
- Customize with your favorite taco fillings. Shrimp tacos are traditionally filled with a cabbage slaw, but you can mix it up and add your favorite fillings. How about adding some Mexican street corn or fresh diced pineapple?
- Pair it with your favorite salsa. These colorful air fryer shrimp tacos combine delightfully with a homemade mango avocado salsa, a garlic-lime crema, guacamole, or your favorite store-bought salsa.
How to Store Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
If you have leftovers, just put the ingredients in separate containers (shrimp in one, toppings in another, and tortillas in a Ziploc bag) and store them in the fridge. They’ll last 3-4 days refrigerated.
When you’re ready to reheat it, just warm up your tortillas and shrimp in the microwave or air fryer—a few minutes at 350°F will do the trick—then assemble and enjoy!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
On a hot summer day, these air fryer shrimp tacos pair perfectly with a refreshing glass of agua de jamaica (hibiscus tea). Serve these tacos with Mexican rice and refried or black beans, just like in your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Don’t forget to whip up your favorite salsa (I love this homemade mango avocado salsa) and fresh guacamole to top off these tacos. Oh, and you can’t have tacos without tortilla chips! Try these easy air fryer tortilla chips; they’re perfect for dipping in your salsa and guacamole.
More Air Fryer Seafood Recipes
- Air Fryer Crab Rangoon: These crab-filled crispy wontons are just like the Chinese takeout, but better! Crispy and flavorful, they’re done in just 25 minutes.
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp: A super popular shrimp dish, air fryer coconut shrimp pairs magically with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
- Air Fryer Calamari: This fresh Mediterranean dish is a fantastic appetizer. With a crunchy exterior and a tender interior, this calamari is simply divine—especially with a fresh squeeze of lemon!
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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups shrimp peeled
- 1 cup cabbage
- 1 tomato
- 1 red onion
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 jalapenos
- 5 small tortillas
Instructions
- Place the raw shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, taco seasoning, melted butter, and lime juice.
- Chop up cabbage, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- Place the shrimp in the Air Fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Warm up your tortillas in the microwave, then prepare your tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and onion.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the tacos, then top with chopped cilantro and jalapeños.
Notes
- This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
- Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, shrimp tacos are served with corn tortillas, but you can use whatever tortillas you have on hand. Make sure you warm up your tortillas in the microwave before adding your shrimp and taco fillings.
A lot of people wonder if it’s dangerous to eat shrimp without deveining them. After all, the vein is the shrimp’s digestive tract, and it’s filled with shrimpy waste. However, when shrimp are cooked properly, it’s NOT harmful or dangerous to eat the shrimp without deveining them.
It really just depends on your personal preference. If you’d like to devein your shrimp, that’s great. But if you don’t have time, that’s perfectly fine too.
If you have frozen shrimp, make sure you thaw it before starting the recipe to ensure maximum flavor. If you try to season frozen shrimp, the spices won’t be able to integrate completely into the seafood.
