Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp
These spicy shrimp are dredged in homemade blackening seasoning and cooked to juicy perfection in the air fryer.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp extra large raw shrimp, fresh or frozen
- 1 TBSP light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper can leave out if it's too spicy
Instructions
- thaw shrimp ahead of time if needed
- rinse in cool water then peel and devein, leave the tails on or remove them
- preheat the air fryer at 400° for at least 5 minutes while you mix up the shrimp
- pat the shrimp dry
- put them in a mixing bowl and drizzle the oil over the shrimp
- mix the spices together
- sprinkle half of the spice mix over the shrimp and toss to coat
- repeat with the remaining seasoning mix
- when the air fryer is done preheating open the basket and pour the shrimp in the basket
- air fry at 400° F for 4 minutes
- shake the basket to redistribute the shrimp
- cook again on 400° for 3 minutes and then test the shrimp for doneness, if they're 120° F the are done and ready, if they haven't reached 120° shut the air fryer and cook again on 350° for another 1-2 minutes
- once the shrimp have reached 120° F they are ready to enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg