Best Air Fried Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

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AIR FRYER SHRIMP FAJITAS



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Shrimp fajitas made simple in the air fryer. Garnish with guacamole and cilantro if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 red onion, sliced into thin strips
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (1.12 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place bell peppers and onion in a large bowl. Place shrimp in a separate bowl. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the fajita seasoning over the shrimp. Sprinkle the rest of the seasoning over the vegetables. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the vegetables and stir until evenly combined. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the shrimp and stir until combined.
  • Place vegetables in the basket of the preheated air fryer and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • Place shrimp in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 minutes more. Divide vegetables among tortillas and top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1202.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

AIR-FRIED SHRIMP FAJITAS



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These shrimp fajitas take on a different technique as they don't use a typical liquid marinade, and are air fried. You can use your preferred fajita seasoning and serve with toppings of your choice, like sour cream, Oaxaca cheese, and avocado.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small onion, cut into thin strips
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
cooking spray
1 tablespoon family-style fajita seasoning (such as Savory Spice Shop®), or to taste
2 teaspoons lime juice
4 flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 3 minutes.
  • Combine shrimp, onion, and bell peppers in a bowl and lightly coat with oil spray. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the shrimp mixture; mix to combine. Transfer into the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 8 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately with warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83.8 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1328.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Chicken fajitas in the air fryer doesn't get any easier than this. The chicken stays nice and moist while the vegetables have a nice crisp to them. Add 2 minutes of cook time if you prefer softer veggies. I like to toast my tortillas in the air fryer as well but it is not necessary. Serve with toppings of your choice such as salsa, sliced avocado, and cheese.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large onion, sliced into petals
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into strips
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Place bell pepper strips and onion petals in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Place chicken strips in a separate bowl and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and mix until evenly combined with your hands.
  • Preheat an air fryer to to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken to the basket and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time. Transfer to a plate to let rest while you cook the vegetables.
  • Add vegetable mixture to the basket of the air fryer and cook for 14 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time.
  • Divide chicken and vegetable mixture among tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

AIR-FRIED SHRIMP



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I kept this recipe simple for the fact I often like to use shrimp in pasta. I use frozen, peeled, deveined, tail-off shrimp in this recipe, but feel feel free to use peeled, deveined, tail-on shrimp if you wish.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic granules
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
perforated parchment paper
⅛ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix in lemon juice, garlic granules, and salt. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Line air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper. Place shrimp in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook shrimp in the air fryer at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 182.4 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 329.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

AIR FRYER STEAK FOR FAJITAS



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You can quickly assemble steak fajitas or a fajita steak bowl by cooking the mixture in an air fryer. The jalapeno powder is available through Savory Spice Shop®. Serve with Spanish rice if you like.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon jalapeno chili powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pound skirt steak, sliced into strips against the grain
1 onion, sliced into strips
1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, salt, garlic powder, cumin, jalapeno chili powder, chili powder, and coriander in a resealable plastic bag. Add steak, onion, and bell pepper, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Line an air fryer basket with a sheet of perforated parchment paper. Add marinated onions, peppers, and steak.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the air fryer basket and shake to ensure even cooking. Air fry until steak is cooked through, about 4 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1197.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

AIR FRYER SHRIMP FAJITAS



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This shrimp fajita recipe cooks in 15 minutes in your air fryer to help you get dinner on the table quickly!

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound frozen cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed, thawed
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 onion
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Place the thawed shrimp in a medium sized bowl.
  • Slice the peppers and onion into strips and add to a second bowl.
  • Drizzle half the oil over the shrimp and half over the vegetables.
  • Add all of the seasonings to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the bowl of shrimp and the bowl of vegetables. Stir well to coat.
  • Dump the vegetables into an oiled air fryer basket and cook at 390 degrees for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
  • Add the shrimp to the basket and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 239 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1625 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

AIR FRYER SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE



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Make Mexican restaurant-style Air Fryer shrimp fajitas in just 10 minutes! Serve over tortilla bread, and top with fresh pico de gallo, zesty lime crema, and fresh avocado slices.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Main Course

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound (450g) raw shrimp (thawed)
3 small mixed bell peppers (sliced)
1 small yellow onion (sliced)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (divided)
4 tortillas
pico de gallo
1 avocado (sliced)
lime crema

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°F) for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season the vegetables. Toss with half of the oil and half of the fajita seasoning. Add the vegetables to the Air Fryer basket and Air fry for 3 minutes.
  • As the vegetables are being air fried, season the shrimp with the rest of the oil and fajita seasoning.
  • When the 3 minutes are up, with a spatula move the vegetables to one side of the air fryer basket, and add the shrimp to the other half.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes at 375°F (190°F) flipping halfway through. Mix everything together and serve.
  • Assemble the fajitas over tortillas, and top with your favorite toppings (pico de gallo, guacamole or avocado slices, and lime crema).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1093 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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Air frying has become one of the most preferred cooking methods in recent times due to its health benefits. It allows you to cook using little or no oil, reducing the number of calories consumed. One of the popular air fried recipes that have gained traction is the air fried shrimp fajitas.

What are shrimp fajitas?

Fajitas are a Tex-Mex cuisine that involves grilling steak, chicken or shrimp and serving them with tortilla wraps. Shrimp fajitas feature grilled or sautéed shrimp, onions, and bell peppers, with seasonings such as chili powder, cumin, garlic, and paprika.

The air frying method

Air frying takes the traditional method of deep-frying food and replaces it with a smaller amount of oil that is circulated through the air fryer, providing the same crispy texture as deep-frying. Air frying shrimp fajitas is a healthier alternative to traditional frying or grilling.

Ingredients for air fried shrimp fajitas

  • 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp. of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. of chili powder
  • 1 tsp. of cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. of salt
  • 1/4 tsp. of black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Put the sliced bell peppers and onions in the air fryer basket, and sprinkle them with the spice mixture. Toss the vegetables with olive oil.
  4. Cook the vegetables for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  5. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the shrimp to the basket and toss it with the vegetables and seasonings.
  6. Cook the shrimp and vegetables for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent.
  7. Remove the shrimp fajitas from the air fryer and serve with tortilla wraps, lettuce, and your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Conclusion

Air fried shrimp fajitas are a healthier and delicious alternative to traditional shrimp fajitas. Using an air fryer to cook the shrimp and vegetables with fewer amounts of oil will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing the taste. This simple recipe is a game-changer as it offers a blend of flavors and spices that are perfect for any gathering or family dinner.

Fajitas are a popular dish that originated in Tex-Mex cuisine. They consist of sizzling grilled meat, vegetables, and spices served with warm tortillas. Air fried shrimp fajitas recipes are a healthier version of the traditional fajitas. They are quick and easy to prepare and require no oil, making them a great option for anyone looking for a healthy and tasty meal.

Choosing the right shrimp

Not all shrimp are created equal, and it is important to choose the right type of shrimp for your fajitas. Fresh, wild-caught shrimp is the best option if you can find it. Fresh shrimp should have a firm texture, a mild seawater smell, and a slightly translucent appearance. Avoid shrimp that looks discolored or has a slimy texture. You can also use frozen shrimp, but make sure it is thawed properly before cooking.

Preparing the shrimp

Before cooking, you need to prepare the shrimp. Start by cleaning the shrimp in cold water and removing the shell and tail. You can leave the tail on for presentation, but it is not necessary. After cleaning, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to remove any excess water. This will help the seasoning to stick to the shrimp when cooking.

Seasoning the shrimp

Seasoning is the key to achieving flavorful shrimp fajitas. The best way to season your shrimp is to prepare a spice blend. You can use a pre-made spice blend or create your own. Some essential ingredients for a spice blend include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Mix the spices in a bowl and then gently toss the shrimp in the spice mixture to coat evenly. Let the shrimp sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

Choosing the right vegetables

Vegetables are the other essential ingredient in fajitas. The most common vegetables used in fajitas include bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. You can also include other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, and corn. It is important to choose vegetables that will cook evenly and hold up well in the air fryer. Cut the vegetables into small pieces or thin strips to ensure they cook evenly.

Preparing the vegetables

Before cooking, you need to prepare the vegetables. Start by washing them and then remove the seeds and membranes from the bell peppers. Cut the vegetables into thin strips or small pieces. This will help them cook evenly in the air fryer. You can also season the vegetables with a separate blend of spices if desired.

Cooking the shrimp and vegetables

To cook the shrimp and vegetables, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Once the air fryer is hot, place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and set it aside. Next, add the vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the shrimp back to the air fryer basket for 1-2 minutes to reheat.

Assembling the fajitas

To assemble the fajitas, warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet. Add the cooked shrimp and vegetables to the tortilla and top with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese. Fold the tortilla over and serve.

Conclusion

Air fried shrimp fajitas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in minutes. Choosing the right shrimp, seasoning the shrimp and vegetables, and cooking them properly are essential steps to creating a flavorful dish. Assembling the fajitas with your favorite toppings is a great way to add additional flavor and texture. Follow these tips, and you will have a delicious and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed any time.

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