Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Make quick, crispy Cajun shrimp skewers using your air fryer for a flavorful weeknight meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using)
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Thread 4 to 5 shrimp onto each skewer.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. You may need to cook in batches.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through the cooking time, until the shrimp are pink and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray just before the final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on the salt content of your specific blend.
- Serve these skewers with a side of lemon wedges or a light dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 210
