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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

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  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Jalapeno
  • Cilantro

Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

The perfect addition to your summer menu. These air fryer shrimp tacos are a healthy dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For Shrimp
  • 12 Shrimp deshelled
  • 1/3 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Panko
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flakes Unsweetened
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For Tacos
  • 4 Soft Taco Shells
  • 1 cup Lettuce
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Coleslaw I prefer the vinegar based vs creamy.
  • 1 Avocado
Optional
  • Cilantro
  • Lime
  • Sour Cream

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 3 Bowls for dredging
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

For Shrimp
  1. Begin by setting up your three bowls.
  2. In your first bowl, add your flour, paprika, garlic powder & salt, and stir until combined.
  3. In the second bowl, add your eggs and milk and beat until combined.
  4. In the third bowl, add your panko bread crumbs & coconut flakes.
  5. If your shrimp have the shell still on them, make sure to remove it.
  6. Bread your shrimp one by one starting with the flour, then the egg, and finishing them in the panko mixture.
  7. Set your air fryer to 400 degrees, and place your shrimp in your basket without overlappi ng them. Lightly drizzle with your olive oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
For Tacos
  1. chop your lettuce, dice your tomatoes & avocadoes, shred your cheese & slice your jalapenos
  2. Optional Step: heat up your tortillas in the microwave or on the stovetop. This helps soften them, making them extra delicious!
  3. Assemble your tacos however you like and enjoy! I like to add my shrimp on the bottom of my tortilla and add everything else on top

Hydroponic Growing Guides

Some Substitutions for Your Perfect Recipe

Recipes aren’t one-size-fits-all, so here are some substitutions/suggestions for you to make the perfect recipe!

  • For my non-seafood lovers, you can easily swap the shrimp for chicken. Up the cook time to 7 minutes per side in the air fryer.
  • The tortilla can also be changed. Feel free to use corn tortillas, keto-friendly versions, or even hard shell tacos.
  • As mentioned, I prefer the vinegar based coleslaw for this recipe. You can definitely use creamy, but the vinegar compliments the tacos better, trust me!
  • All of the veggies are optional. You can even swap them out for a pickled onion, shredded carrot, or diced cucumber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage

For the shrimp, store them separately in an air-tight container and place them in the fridge. Veggies & cheese can also be stored in the fridge in a separate container. For the tortillas, store them in the original package or in a zip-lock bag, removing as much air as possible. 

Pairing

These air fryer shrimp tacos can easily be served with a light side salad. Aim for something with a vinaigrette dressing. Looking to start the party early? Serve an appy of tortilla chips with salsa/guacamole. 

Shelf Live

For leftovers, your shrimp and veggies are good for 2-3 days. I highly recommend popping your shrimp back in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 350. This helps bring that crispiness back to life! 

My Kitchen Rules to Live By

  • In the words of Bethany Frankel, if you don't love it you don't like it. Find recipes you love, or they're not worth making.
  • Every recipe is really a suggestion; don't be afraid to change something to make it something you love.
  • If you're starting out, don't be afraid to try. The best chefs also had to start with a first dish.
  • Every recipe is best served shared. Find the recipes you love, and share it with those you love.

Thanks for stopping by the Hydroponic Kitchen! 💚

Love, Kat

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