Air fryer Shrimp Fajitas
These delicious shrimp fajitas in air fryer are quick and easy to do. They are wholesome and healthy too. Very easy recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 197kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Optional
- 4 tortillas
- ½ avocado
- 2 tbsp. guacamole
Instructions
- Take 1 lb. Or about 500 gm. Peeled and deveined shrimp or prawn.
- I did not leave the tail on, but you can for aesthetics or convenience.
- Take ½ each red, yellow and green bell pepper or capsicum.
- You can take more too if you want to have more veggies.
- Slice them into long strips. Remove the veins and seeds.
- Take one large onion and slice into thick strips.
- Assemble the spices. In this case I am using fajita seasoning along with some added pepper.
- In a bowl, mix sliced peppers and onions with half the fajita seasoning, pepper and half olive oil.
- You can use 1 tbsp. lemon juice as well.
- Mix well.
- Repeat the same with shrimp too.
- Air fryer Instructions
- Preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes.
- Lay the seasoned veggies in one layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 360F or 180C for about 4 minutes.
- Now move the veggies to one side and add the seasoned shrimp to the air fryer basket.
- Make sure there is no overlap.
- Shrimp is added later as it cooks faster than the veggies.
- We don’t want to overcook the shrimp.
- Air fry at 360F or 180C for about 5-6 minutes till the shrimp is nicely cooked.
- This time may vary a bit depending upon the size of your shrimp.
- Your delicious air fryer shrimp fajitas are ready.
- I love to have them as this along with some sliced avocado.
- But if you want warm tortillas on pan or air fryer. Add sauces and salsa of choice.
- Add air fryer shrimp and vegetables and add cheese if you so like. Serve them hot.
- Stovetop Method
- If you do not have an air fryer, you can do the same on stove top in a skillet.
- Follow the same recipe for seasoning the veggies and shrimp.
- Heat a skillet.
- Lightly brush with oil. Add seasoned shrimp and cook on both sides for about 1-2 minutes each side.
- Once done, take it out.
- Add seasoned veggies to the skillet.
- Saute on low heat till slightly charred on the edges and cooked.
- Take it out and mix with shrimp.
- Now assemble your fajitas just like the above method.
Notes
1. Avoid overlapping: It is important that you air fry in one layer. Any overlapping will lead to uneven cooking of the shrimp and veggies.
2. Cut veggies evenly: Cut veggies in similar sized slivers to ensure that they cook evenly together.
3. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as per taste. You can also make your own seasoning.
4. Storage: These shrimp fajitas are best served fresh. If you have leftovers you can reheat them in the air fryer till heated through.
Just ensure that the shrimp do not get overcooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 3mg