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This delicious Air Fryer Shrimp recipe can be prepared in minutes, and it’s perfect with mustard-horseradish sauce! Whether you enjoy it hot or cold, this recipe for shrimp cooked in the Air Fryer is a winner.
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For the last Friday Favorites pick of the year, I’m reminding you about this slightly spicy Air Fryer Shrimp recipe served with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce that would be perfect for New Year’s celebrations! If you’re a fan of spicy New Orleans Creole Seasoning, you’ll love this method of cooking shrimp!
I had the pleasure of testing this shrimp cooking method with my niece Kara, and we were amazed at how easy it is to make delicious shrimp in the Air Fryer! The shrimp cooks so quickly that you can easily whip up new batches during a party whenever the shrimp platter runs out. This flavorful shrimp can also be enjoyed as a main dish; bon appétit!
What ingredients do you need?
(This is just a list of ingredients; please scroll down for the complete printable recipe. Alternatively, you can use the JUMP TO RECIPE link at the top of the page to go directly to the recipe with ingredient amounts.)
What size shrimp did I use for the Air Fryer?
I recommend using 21-25 per pound size raw shrimp for this recipe, but adjust the cooking time if using a smaller size.
What other sauces can you serve with the Air Fryer Shrimp?
If you’re looking for more dipping sauce options, this air fryer shrimp recipe pairs well with Remoulade Sauce or my Keto Cocktail Sauce. For a cooling sauce to balance the slight spiciness of the shrimp, try it with Cucumber Dill Sauce. Regardless of the sauce, I hope you give the Air Fryer Shrimp a try!
How low in carbs is the Air Fryer Shrimp recipe?
This flavorful shrimp with mustard-horseradish sauce only contains 2 net carbs per serving!
Which Air Fryer Did I Use?
I highly recommend the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven, which is the model I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a spacious basket, making it easy to cook large quantities of food, and I find it very user-friendly. Plus, having an air fryer that can sit on the counter is quite convenient. (Air fryer links are affiliate links.)
How to cook the shrimp if You Don’t Have an Air Fryer:
In case you don’t have an Air Fryer, you can still enjoy this Air Fryer Shrimp recipe by following the instructions for cooking the shrimp in water from the linked recipe. Alternatively, you can use the seasonings from this recipe and the instructions for Spicy Roasted Shrimp to bake the shrimp in the oven. Both methods are quick and easy!
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How to make Air Fryer Shrimp:
(This is just a summary of the recipe steps; please scroll down for the complete printable recipe. Alternatively, you can use the JUMP TO RECIPE link at the top of the page to go directly to the recipe.)
- Thaw the shrimp in the fridge overnight and drain well in a colander.
- While the shrimp is draining, mix lemon juice, Creole Mustard, sour cream, ground horseradish, and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning to prepare the sauce.
- Combine olive oil and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning in a small bowl.
- Place the shrimp in a large Ziploc bag, add the olive oil mixture, and coat the shrimp with the spicy mixture by squeezing the bag.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F/200C while patting the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- To keep the basket clean, consider using Air Fryer Parchment Paper. Add it to the basket after preheating, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer.
- If you have a smaller Air Fryer, you may need to cook the recipe in two batches, as the shrimp cooks quickly.
- Cook the shrimp for 3 1/2 minutes, or until they turn pink and begin to firm up. Avoid overcooking!
- Check after 3 1/2 minutes and adjust the cooking time if necessary.
- Serve the shrimp warm or at room temperature, with the Mustard-Horseradish Sauce on the side.
More Tasty Ideas with Shrimp:
Ingredients
- 1 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 T Creole Mustard (see notes)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 T Prepared Horseradish (see notes)
- 1 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- 1 lb. raw frozen shrimp, thawed overnight (see notes)
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp in the fridge overnight, then drain well in a colander placed in the sink.
- While the shrimp is draining, mix the lemon juice, Creole Mustard, sour cream, horseradish, and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning to make the sauce.
- Combine olive oil and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning in a small bowl.
- Place the shrimp in a large Ziploc bag, add the olive oil mixture, and coat the shrimp with the spicy mixture by squeezing the bag.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F/200C while patting the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. (If you have a smaller Air Fryer, you will have to cook this recipe in two batches, which isn’t a big issue since the shrimp cooks quickly.)
- Cook the shrimp for 3 1/2 minutes, or until they turn pink and begin to firm up. (Avoid overcooking! Check after 3 1/2 minutes and adjust if needed.)
- Serve the shrimp warm or at room temperature, with the Mustard-Horseradish Sauce on the side.
Notes
Use any spicy mustard if you don’t have Creole Mustard. Adjust the amount of Prepared Horseradish and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning to taste, as both are quite spicy. Any Creole Seasoning can be used if you don’t have Tony Chachere’s. I recommend using 21-25 per pound size raw shrimp for this recipe, but adjust the cooking time for smaller sizes.
Original recipe adapted from Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way. Updated by Kalyn to an Air Fryer version, January 2020.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 2g
Unsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 128mg
Sodium 739mg
Carbohydrates 2g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 1g
Protein 13g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Air Fryer Shrimp is ideal for low-carb and Keto diets that prefer full-fat sour cream for the sauce. If the sauce is made with light sour cream, this delicious shrimp recipe is suitable for any phase of the original South Beach Diet.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe was introduced in 2020 to replace a previous shrimp recipe with a mustardy sauce. The recipe was most recently updated with more information in 2024.
