AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP

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Air Fryer Essentials: Spicy Cajun Shrimp image

Threw this together last night and was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful they were. The two changes I made were to use butter, in place of oil, and the addition of the breadcrumbs. Plus, the dipping sauce, adds just the right amount of heat, and sweet. Easy/Peasy to make... great to eat. So, you ready... Let's get into...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
DIPPING SAUCE
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp siracha sauce
1 Tbsp fresh clover honey
SHRIMP
6 - 8 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
2 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted, melted
1 tsp cajun spice, i prefer tony chachere's
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1 tsp toasted breadcrumbs, medium ground

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. For this recipe, you will need an air fryer, or you could cook them in a convection oven.
  • 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4. Combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce, and reserve.
  • 5. Peel the shrimp, remove the veins, but leave the tails on.
  • 6. Add the melted butter, and Cajun spice to a bowl (plus the breadcrumbs, if using) toss in the shrimp, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • 7. Chef's Note: The breadcrumbs add just a bit of crunch to the shrimp. If you have some, I strongly recommend that you use them.
  • 8. Add in a single layer to the basket of your air fryer.
  • 9. Set the temperature to 400f (205c) and cook for 12 minutes.
  • 10. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 11. Serve while still hot with the dipping sauce. Enjoy
  • 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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