Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas

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air fryer shrimp fajitas

Mexican is always a favorite type of meal in our house, so this Air Fryer Shrimp Fajita recipe is always a hit. 

These are just like making sheet pan shrimp fajitas instead made in the air fryer! Aka cutting down on the cook time and still with all the great flavor. 

You could also turn this into chicken fajitas simply by switching out the protein if you or your family don’t love shrimp. 

Ingredients and Supplies You’ll Need to Make this Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas:

air fryer shrimp fajitas ingredients

Ingredients:

  • Shrimp thawed, peeled, deveined, tails-off
  • Olive oil
  • Sweet onion
  • Bell peppers (red, orange, and/or yellow)
  • Lime (Fresh lime juice)

Serving ideas

  • Tortillas
  • Fresh lime slices
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole or avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Salsa

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Supplies

how to make shrimp fajitas in the air fryer

Type of tortillas to use

For the fajita shrimp recipe, I really do enjoy using flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas because the warm tortillas hold up better to the juicy vegetable fajita mixture better than corn tortillas. But feel free to choose which you like better.

What is the difference between fajita seasoning and taco seasoning?

Overall, they are fairly similar to the type of seasonings that are mixed together. However, the taco seasoning tends to have more chili powder, making it a spicier flavor than a classic fajita seasoning.

Ways to add more protein

If you want a simple way to add even more protein to this dish, add a little bit of black beans to this recipe.

How to store leftovers

If you have any leftovers from this fajitas recipe, place it in an airtight container and place it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. 

How to make this Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas:

Step 1: Make fajita seasoning

First, mix together all of the seasonings in a small bowl to make the homemade fajita seasoning mix.

Step 2: Prepare veggies

air fryer shrimp fajitas

Start by cutting the onion and pepper into thin strips.

Then, in a small bowl toss the sliced onions, peppers, and shrimp with the oil, making sure to stir it all together to coat everything in the oil.

Step 3: Seasoning veggies

air fryer shrimp fajitas

After it is all coated in oil, add in the fajita seasoning mix and 1/2 of the lime juice. Stir to coat.

Step 4: Cook shrimp fajitas

air fryer shrimp fajitas

When everything is seasoned, add as much of the mixture to the air fryer basket. 

You may need to cook in batches if the air fryer isn’t big enough. 

It’s okay if things overlap in the basket, just don’t overfill the basket past halfway full.

air fryer shrimp fajitas

Air fry at 380 degrees F or 193 degrees C for 10 minutes. Make sure to stir everything at the halfway point, and add the rest of the lime juice if desired (at the halfway point).

The shrimp is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F or 63 degrees C.

air fryer shrimp fajitas

Then remove from the basket from the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite fajita toppings.

Fajita recipe notes: 

Can also use a bag of frozen bell pepper and onion mix (12 ounce bag)

air fryer shrimp fajitas

What to serve with shrimp fajitas

The best tacos and fajitas can stand alone, however you can never go wrong with some extra sides like these as well!

Side dish recipes to serve with Mexican:

air fryer shrimp fajitas

Final Thoughts

Dinner like this air fryer shrimp fajitas recipe is such a great way to enjoy a simple meal and still have great flavor. 

Plus, you can make this recipe in about 15-20 minutes, so it is perfect when you need something quick too!

The best air fryer chicken recipes to make for the family:

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air fryer shrimp fajitas

Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas

Perfectly seasoned air fryer shrimp fajitas make in less than 30 minutes for a refreshing and filling dinner recipe.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Adjust Servings: 4

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Ingredients

Serving ideas

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Instructions

  • Mix together homemade fajita seasoning mix
  • Cut the onion and pepper into thin strips
  • In a bowl combine the onions, peppers, and shrimp with the oil.
  • Stir to coat everything it in oil.
  • Add in the fajita seasoning mix and 1/2 of the lime juice. Stir to coat.
  • Add as much of the mixture to the air fryer basket. May need to cook in batches if the air fryer isn’t big enough. It’s okay if things over lap. Just don’t overfill the basket past halfway full.
  • Air fry at 380 °F for 10 minutes. Stirring at the halfway point. Add the rest of the lime juice if desired (at the halfway point).
  • Shrimp is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F.
  • Remove from the basket and enjoy with favorite fajita toppings.

Recipe Notes

Notes
Can also use a bag of frozen bell pepper and onion mix (12 ounce bag).

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g

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Ingredients: Bell Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili powder, Cilantro, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Guacamole, Lime, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Onion, Onion Powder, Oregano, Paprika, Salsa, Salt, Shrimp, Sour Cream, Sugar, Tortillas
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Categories: Seafood, Air Fryer

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