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Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Shrimp Tacos

Three delicious Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Shrimp Tacos filled with seasoned shrimp, slaw, and cilantro on a white plate.
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Make crispy, flavorful garlic shrimp quickly in your air fryer and serve it in tacos with a bright cilantro-lime slaw.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • For the Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage mix
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve crispiness.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the dried shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
  4. Air fry at 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink and slightly crispy.
  5. While the shrimp cooks, prepare the slaw. Combine the shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Toss well.
  6. Warm the tortillas according to package directions (you can warm them briefly in the air fryer or a dry skillet).
  7. Assemble the tacos: place a portion of the crispy garlic shrimp onto each warm tortilla and top generously with the cilantro-lime slaw.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, lightly dust the seasoned shrimp with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch before adding the oil and spices.
  • If you prefer a spicier taco, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning mix.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.

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