15-30 min2-4 servingsair fry

Instant Vortex Air Fryer - Air Fried Cajun Shrimp

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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2-4 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Instant Vortex Air Fryer - Air Fried Cajun Shrimp
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Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers, Side Dish, Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: American

Yield: 2-4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 lemon
  • fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towel. Place the shrimp in a large bowl, and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning overtop.
  2. Toss the shrimp to evenly coat in spices.
  3. Select Air Fry and set the time and temperature to 400°F for 10 minutes.
  4. Once preheated, add the shrimp into the basket in a single layer and insert the basket.
  5. When the turn food notification sounds, open the basket and give it a shake to move the shrimp around and insert the basket.
  6. When cooking time is completed, transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Chef’s tip: Serve with lettuce leaves and make Cajun shrimp lettuce wraps. The Cajun shrimp also goes great served with fresh bread, pasta or rice.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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