Dinner

Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Dinner

Crispy edged shrimp carry bold Cajun spice while smoky sausage slices mingle with tender zucchini, sweet yellow squash, and bright red pepper. Each bite tastes juicy, lightly charred, and deeply savory.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Dinner
Total
19 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
9 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
284
Protein
31g
Carbs
8g
Fat
14g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
1500mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 24 (1 pound) cleaned and peeled extra jumbo shrimp
  • 6 oz 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 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning and shrimp, toss to coat.
  2. Add the sausage, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and salt and toss with the oil.
  3. Preheat the air fryer 400F.
  4. 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.
  5. Set aside, repeat with remaining shrimp and veggies.
  6. Once both batches are cooked, return the first batch to the air fryer and cook 1 minute.