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Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

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This Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas recipe delivers a quick and flavorful meal featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp and sautéed bell peppers and onions, all air-fried for a healthy, delicious twist. Ready in just 14 minutes, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or casual gathering, served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings like pico de gallo, avocado slices, and lime crema.

Ingredients

Shrimp and Vegetables

  • 1 pound (450g) raw shrimp, thawed
  • 3 small mixed bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced

Seasonings and Oil

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning, divided

To Serve

  • 4 tortillas
  • Pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Lime crema

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  2. Season the vegetables: In a bowl, toss the sliced bell peppers and onion with half of the vegetable oil and half of the fajita seasoning until evenly coated. Place the vegetables in the air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry vegetables: Cook the vegetables in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 375°F, allowing them to soften and start to caramelize.
  4. Prepare the shrimp: While the vegetables cook, season the shrimp with the remaining oil and fajita seasoning, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  5. Add shrimp to air fryer: After the vegetables have cooked for 3 minutes, use a spatula to push them to one side of the basket. Add the shrimp to the empty side of the basket.
  6. Cook shrimp and vegetables together: Air fry for an additional 6 minutes at 375°F, flipping the shrimp and stirring the vegetables halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  7. Combine and serve: Mix the shrimp and vegetables together once cooked. Serve the mixture over warmed tortillas and top with pico de gallo, sliced avocado, and lime crema to taste.

Notes

  • For best results, make sure shrimp is fully thawed before cooking.
  • You can customize fajita seasoning to include chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper according to preference.
  • If you prefer, substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a richer flavor.
  • Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus.
  • Warm tortillas in the air fryer or on a skillet before assembling fajitas for enhanced flavor and texture.

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