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Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw and title reading Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Lime Slaw
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Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Lime Slaw

Juicy chili-lime air fryer shrimp with crunchy yogurt slaw in warm corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound medium-large raw shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon neutral or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Slaw and tacos
  • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • avocado, radish and lime wedges optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey and salt; keep shredded vegetables separate.
  2. Blot thawed peeled shrimp very dry on both sides.
  3. Toss shrimp with oil, then cornstarch, chili powder, cumin, garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat to 400°F if recommended and arrange shrimp in one spaced layer.
  5. Cook 4 minutes, turn, then cook 2 to 4 minutes longer until opaque and 145°F.
  6. Combine cabbage, carrot and cilantro with dressing just before serving.
  7. Divide slaw and shrimp among warm tortillas and add optional toppings.

Notes

  • Thaw frozen shrimp completely and blot very dry.
  • Cook in batches instead of crowding.
  • Cook shrimp to 145°F and leftovers to 165°F.
  • Keep dressed slaw separate until serving.
  • Contains shellfish and milk unless substitutions are used.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.