Crispy air fryer shrimp seasoned with bold chili lime flavour. The 200 °C circulating heat crisps the surface in 8 minutes with no deep frying, while the chili lime brings the punch. Ready as a fast weeknight main or a crowd-pleasing snack.
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Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry — surface moisture is the enemy of crispness.
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp oil until evenly coated.
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.
Finish with a fresh squeeze and the reserved chili lime for brightness just before serving.
Serve hot with Avocado-lime crema on the side. Best straight from the basket while crisp.
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