Twisted Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos Food

AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Thaw the shrimp according to package directions. I used the quick thaw method, which is just rinsing the frozen shrimp under cold water.
• Brush the air fryer basket lightly with the vegetable oil. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
• Stir together the brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika. garlic powder and salt.
• Dry the shrimp with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a zippered plastic bag. Pour in the seasoning mixture and shake to fully coat the shrimp.
• Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to fry them in two batches. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes. Turn the shrimp over and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes.
• The shrimp will shrink in size quite a bit and they will be firm to the touch when cooked.
• Mix together the green salsa and sour cream for your sauce. Serve the air fried shrimp with the rest of the ingredients and assemble as tacos. Tortilla, sliced avocado, purple cabbage, shrimp, sauce, red onion and a squeeze of lime.

AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pat shrimp dry using a paper towel and place into a bowl. Add olive oil and taco seasoning. Stir until evenly combined.
• Place shrimp in the basket of the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes. Shake and cook for 3 minutes more.
• Place tortillas on serving plates. Divide cabbage and shrimp between the tortillas. Top with reserved sauce and serve.

AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, bell peppers, pepitas, lime and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro in a large bowl.
• Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl with a whisk. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
• Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes.
• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl with remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and pepper; toss to coat shrimp evenly with oil and spices.
• Place shrimp in the preheated basket of the air fryer and cook until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden browned on outside, 8 to 9 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
• When shrimp are finished cooking, immediately transfer to a serving bowl with the butter, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, and remaining tablespoon of cilantro; toss to melt butter and coat shrimp.
• To serve, place 4 to 5 shrimp in each warmed tortilla, spoon 1/4 cup slaw on shrimp, and top with a pinch of queso fresco and avocado slices.