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4 shrimp tacos assembled in a white tray.
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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

These Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos are bursting with flavor—perfectly seasoned crispy shrimp, crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, zesty red onion, fresh cilantro, and a quick crema sauce that ties it all together. Outrageously delicious and ready in under 30 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword air fryer shrimp tacos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 235kcal
Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp raw
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepepr
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (1 to 2 medium limes)
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
  • Salt to taste

Toppings

  • 8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • chopped cilantro
  • sliced jalapenos

Instructions

Air fry shrimp

  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
    a hand holding a white paper above shrimp in a glass bowl.
  • Add all the shrimp ingredients to a bowl.
    shrimp with spices in a glass bowl.
  • Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
    shrimp with spices in a glass bowl.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 8 minutes. When hot, place shrimp in a single layer and cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until cooked through and succulent.
    shrimp in an air fryer.

Sauce

  • Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, then taste and adjust the salt to your liking.
    pink shrimp taco sauce in a blue bowl.

Assemble

  • Warm the tortillas on the stovetop, in a skillet, or in the microwave, then wrap them in a kitchen towel to keep them soft and warm.
    one yellow corn tortilla.
  • To serve, layer the shrimp and toppings onto each warm tortilla, then drizzle with the taco sauce. Enjoy immediately!
    one shrimp taco in a grey plate.

Notes

Use medium or large size shrimp.
Grate garlic using a microplane.
Use red cabbage instead of white.
White or yellow corn tortillas are best for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg