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Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp — Cajun fish recipe, 13 min, serves 4Cajun

Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp

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Low carbGluten-freeHigh protein

Crispy air fryer shrimp tossed in bold cajun flavour. The 200 °C circulating heat crisps the surface in 8 minutes with no deep frying, while the cajun brings the punch. Ready as a fast weeknight main or a crowd-pleasing snack.

13
min
5
prep
🔥
8
cook
👥
4
servings
140
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry — surface moisture is the enemy of crispness.

2

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp oil until evenly coated.

3

Arrange in a single layer with space between pieces and cook at 200 °C (400 °F) for 8 minutes, shaking the basket at the 4-minute mark, until pink, opaque and curled into a C-shape.

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Serve hot with Cool ranch dip on the side. Best straight from the basket while crisp.

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Common Questions

What temperature do you air fry shrimp at?
Set the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F) and cook for about 8 minutes, until pink, opaque and curled into a C-shape.
Do I need to shake the shrimp?
Shake the basket once at around the 4-minute mark for even browning on all sides.
Can I cook this in batches?
Yes — keep a single layer with space between pieces. Overcrowding steams instead of crisps, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
Can I make Cajun shrimp ahead of time?
Yes. Cook as directed, then warm the pieces through in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes before serving to bring back the crisp edges.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Air frying shrimp works because rapidly circulating hot air dehydrates the surface and renders fat, producing a crisp exterior at 200 °C without submerging in oil. Cajun is added so the seasoning concentrates as moisture leaves.
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