Air Fryer Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Air Fryer Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce is an easy recipe, with no breading, and made in the air fryer in minutes! The sweet chili sauce is incredible!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp – peeled deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Tajín OR chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice juice from about 1/2 of a lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp – In a large bowl, add 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Tajín (or chili powder), ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
- Add oil – Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Air fry – Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between each one. Cook for 7–8 minutes. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Make the sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice until smooth.
- Serve – Toss the cooked shrimp in the sauce or drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the sauce.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry before seasoning for best crispiness.