This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe is all kinds of delicious! Juicy shrimp are coated in a chipotle seasoning and air fried with a rainbow veggies. Easy to make and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe is a delicious and well balanced meal, all easily whipped up in the air fryer. The juicy shrimp and tender veggies come out perfect every time! It's all kicked up a notch with a southwest chipotle seasoning - so good!
Looking for more shrimp recipes? Why not also try my Spicy Shrimp Pasta and my Shrimp Taco Bowl Recipe!
Why you'll love this Air Fryer Shrimp and Vegetables recipe
- A healthy weeknight meal. Protein packed shrimp and nutrient rich veggies come together for a meal that's both nutritious and delicious, made even healthier in the air fryer!
- Perfect shrimp. The shrimp is melt in the mouth delicious, with a spicy chipotle coating.
- An easy weeknight meal. Only a handful of ingredients needed, this meal comes together in 25 mins!
Ingredients you'll need
- Shrimp
- Lime
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Seasoning: southwest chipotle seasoning, salt, black pepper
- Veggies: zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, onion
- Garlic
How to make this Ari Fryer Shrimp recipe
- Marinate shrimp and veggies - In a bowl, mix your marinade ingredients and coat the shrimp. Then add in the vegetables.
- Air fry - cook the shrimp and veggies for 8 mins, do it in batches, if needed.
- Garnish, serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Use a preheated air fryer.
- You can leave the shrimp to marinate for up to 30 mins, but it's not essential.
- Air fryer's vary in size, cook in batches if needed.
- If you want to control your salt content, use a low sodium chipotle seasoning (I found it in Walmart).
- Cut your veggies into similar sizes, so they cook evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges.
FAQ's
How do I know when my shrimp is cooked?
Raw shrimp is a translucent gray. When the shrimp is cooked, it should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. The shrimp will also curl into a tighter 'C' shape. Do not eat the shrimp if it is gray or translucent after cooking.
What to serve with this Air Fryer Shrimp recipe
This delicious shrimp dish is great on it's own or you can amp things up with various sides! Rice, noodles, quinoa, potatoes are all good. Here's some ideas:
- Crispy Everything Bagel Potato Chips
- Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Easy Potatoes Gratin
- Parmesan Herbed Potatoes
Can I use other vegetables?
I love how the air fryer cooks veggies without making them soggy, you can use all kinds. Bell peppers and onions are a great combo with shrimp but you can totally throw in veggies that you have on hand. Here's some other yummy vegetables that work well:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Asparagus
- Zucchini
Other delicious shrimp recipes
- Shrimp Fajita Sheet Pan
- Healthy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
- Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry
- Chili Lime Shrimp
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Air Fryer Shrimp and Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails off
- 1 large lime a juicy one
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsps. olive oil
- 2 tbsps. southwest chipotle seasoning I used Dash, no salt seasoning (from Walmart)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper or more to taste
- 1 large zucchini Cut lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces (see photo)
- 1 large yellow squash Cut lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces (see photo)
- 1 large red pepper cubed
- 1 small onion cubed
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 F.
- In a bowl, marinate the shrimp with the spices, salt, garlic and olive oil. If you choose to marinate it for 30 minutes, you can do so but not required.
- Add in the veggies and toss to mix together with the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp and veggies in 2 batches, each batch for 8 minutes. Open and shake the basket at least 1-2 times during the cook time. If you want them more well done, you can add 1-2 more minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from the basket and transfer to a dish. Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use a preheated air fryer.
- You can leave the shrimp to marinate for up to 30 mins, but it's not essential.
- Air fryer's vary in size, cook in batches if needed.
- If you want to control your salt content, use a low sodium chipotle seasoning (I found it in Walmart).
- Cut your veggies into similar sizes, so they cook evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges.
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