I’ll admit, when DH first came home with the air fryer, I was like, “ANOTHER appliance? Really?” but it DOES make cooking for two very simple. One of my favorite recipes so far is the air fryer cajun shrimp that came in the booklet with the air fryer (the brand is NuWave). For a super simple romantic dinner, serve with microwaveable cauliflower risotto and a bottle of Pinot Grigio.
Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
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Press "Pre-Heat," set temperature at 390F and set cooking time at 6 minutes. Press "Start."
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Add all ingredients to mixing bowl and mix until shrimp is completely coated.
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Place shrimp in Fry Pan Basket and cook.
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These shrimp look so delicious!! What an easy recipe! I finally got an IP, maybe an air fryer will be next!
I haven’t tried the air fryer yet Wendy. Does it work like a convection oven or is it a worthwhile purchase? The shrimp sounds delicious.
it is kind of like a convection oven, but there is more air circulation so things get crisper