Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

These Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are what I want to eat on every single Taco Tuesday! The shrimp is boldly seasoned with simple pantry spices, and served over a bright and tangy cilantro lime slaw. Made in the air fryer in under 25 minutes, this is the perfect easy and healthy weeknight dinner.

Servings tacos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Equipment

cutting board
knife
small bowl
2 large bowls
tongs
Air Fryer

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb large raw shrimp peeled, deveined & tail off
½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
kosher salt to taste
cayenne optional, to make it spicier

For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:

3 cups shredded red cabbage (or sub a bagged coleslaw mix)
⅓ cup chopped cilantro (reduce if you're sensitive to cilantro)
¼ cup finely diced shallot or red onion *
2 tbsp mayo or full-fat plain greek yogurt
juice from ½-1 lime
squirt of sriracha optional
kosher salt to taste

For the Tacos:

6-8 small tortillas (flour or almond flour are great options!)
sliced or smashed avocado
chopped cilantro
lime wedges

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together all of the seasonings. Then, add shrimp to a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle seasoning mixture over top. Toss to evenly coat.
1 lb large raw shrimp, ½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, kosher salt, cayenne
Add seasoned shrimp to an air fryer tray or basket. Air fry at 390F for about 7 minutes, or until done through.
Meanwhile, add all of the cilantro lime slaw ingredients to a large bowl and toss until incorporated.
3 cups shredded red cabbage, ⅓ cup chopped cilantro, ¼ cup finely diced shallot or red onion, 2 tbsp mayo, juice from ½-1 lime, squirt of sriracha, kosher salt
Warm up your tortillas whatever way you prefer - directly on a gas stove, in a small skillet or in the microwave.
6-8 small tortillas
Assemble your tacos, starting with some cilantro lime slaw, several pieces of shrimp and topping them off with avocado, more cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!
sliced or smashed avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Notes

*NOTE: I prefer using shallots because they're milder but if you only have red onion, you can give the chopped onion a quick rinse under water to lessen the pungent flavor.

SERVING SIZE: Serving size will vary depending on how many shrimp you add to each taco and how large your tortillas are. I would estimate this makes between 6-8 small tacos with 3-4 pieces of shrimp on each.

NUTRITION INFO: Nutrition info listed below is only an estimate, as it will vary based on which tortillas you use and how many servings you get out of this recipe.

Calories: 180kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Keyword: Air Fryer, Cilantro Lime, Dairy Free, Easy Dinner, Gluten Free, Mexican, Shrimp, Tacos, Tortillas

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