Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Make tender, crispy Cajun-seasoned shrimp skewers quickly in your air fryer, finished with a bright lemon-garlic butter drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 wooden or metal skewers (if using wood, soak for 30 minutes)
- For Drizzle: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dried shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Thread 3 to 4 seasoned shrimp onto each skewer. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket later.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overlapping.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through the cooking time, until the shrimp are pink and slightly crispy on the edges.
- While the shrimp cooks, prepare the drizzle: Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Remove the cooked skewers from the air fryer and immediately brush them lightly with the lemon-garlic butter mixture.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray just before the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning by half.
- Ensure your shrimp are not touching each other in the basket for even air circulation and crisping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 210