Airy Fryer Cajun Shrimp
Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp features tender shrimp with bold Cajun seasoning, fresh lemon, and garlic butter sauce—a seafood lover's dream!
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning. Toss thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry at 375°F for 4 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp over and air fry for an additional 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish the cooked shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Serve alongside the garlic butter dipping sauce.
Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and kosher salt. Stir until well combined. Serve with the Cajun shrimp.
Stovetop Instructions
- Season the shrimp as directed in the main recipe.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are fully cooked.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked.
- Serve with garlic butter dipping sauce.