Juicy shrimp, bold Cajun flavor, and dinner on the table in 20 minutes, this air fryer recipe is a weeknight win everyone will love.
Looking to impress your taste buds without spending hours in the kitchen? Say no more! This Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp recipe brings the heat, the flavor, and the fun, all in less than 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp, crisp-tender veggies, and bold Cajun seasoning come together to create a dish that’ll have your taste buds doing the Mardi Gras dance. And the best part? It’s faster than a crawfish in a race!
A Feast for the Eyes and the Palate
We eat with our eyes first, and this dish delivers. I love adding vibrant colors to the plate, it makes the meal feel fresh, fun, and full of life. For this recipe, I went with zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers, but don’t stop there! You can toss in just about any stir-fry-friendly veggie you’ve got:
- Eggplant
- Broccoli florets
- Mushrooms
- Snap peas
- Red onions
Mix and match for whatever looks good or needs to be used up in your fridge!
No Air Fryer? No Problem
While the air fryer keeps things fast, crisp, and low on cleanup, you can absolutely make this dish in a skillet too. Just heat up a large frying pan over high heat and cook everything in two separate batches to avoid overcrowding. Each batch should take around 5 to 8 minutes, easy peasy!
Serve It Your Way
This Cajun shrimp and veggie combo is super versatile. Pile it over rice, tuck it into tortillas for quick tacos, or enjoy it as-is for a lighter, low-carb option. You can even drizzle on some lemon juice or creamy dressing to add an extra flavor twist.
Let the Good Times Roll
Bold, quick, and packed with flavor, this Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp and Veggies recipe is the weeknight hero you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a crowd, this dish is always a hit—and it’s as easy as set, cook, serve. Bon appétit!
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Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp and Veggies
Looking to impress your taste buds without spending hours in the kitchen? Say no more! This Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp recipe is so delicious, it’ll have your taste buds doing the Mardi Gras dance in no time! And the best part? It’s faster than a crawfish in a race – ready in less than thirty minutes! Bon appétit!
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
24 (1 pound) cleaned and peeled shrimp – medium to jumbo
6 ounces fully cooked Turkey/Chicken Andouille sausage or kielbasa*, sliced
1 medium zucchini, 8 ounces, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons
1 medium yellow squash, 8 ounces, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning and shrimp, toss to coat.
- Add the sausage, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and salt and toss with the oil.
- Preheat the air fryer 400F.
- In 2 batches (for smaller baskets), transfer the shrimp and vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook 8 minutes, shaking the basket 2 to 3 times.
- Set aside, repeat with remaining shrimp and veggies.
- Once both batches are cooked, return the first batch to the air fryer and cook 1 minute.
Notes
Tip: Buy shrimp still frozen and defrost as needed. Most shrimp arrives at stores frozen so you may as well buy it frozen and defrost it as needed so it as fresh as possible. To defrost shrimp, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
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To be so easy and quick to make, it is delicious! Love it!
Glad you liked it! This is one of my favorites to make!