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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Air fryer shrimp tacos are a quick and easy 20-minute recipe, perfect for taco night. Served with a zesty cilantro lime slaw and mango avocado salsa these make a delicious yet healthy weeknight dinner.
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword air fried shrimp tacos, air fryer shrimp tacos, shrimp tacos mango salsa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb. medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder substitute classic chili powder mixed with a pinch of cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

For the Mango-Avocado Salsa:

  • 1 medium ripe avocado diced
  • 1 medium ripe mango diced
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime

For the Taco Slaw:

  • 14 oz 400 g thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1/2 small red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup 80 ml neutral tasting oil
  • 1/4 cup 60 ml lime juice
  • 2 tsp. sugar or honey
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slaw: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, red onion, and cilantro. In a measuring cup, whisk together oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw, toss until well combined, and chill until ready to use.

  2. Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and place in a large bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt; mix to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes.

  3. Make the Mango-Avocado Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine mango, avocado, cilantro, and the zest and juice of 1 lime. Stir to combine and season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer (work in batches if necessary). Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and pink. If you prefer to cook the shrimp on the stovetop, simply heat a bit of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until opaque and pink.

  5. Assemble the Tacos: Start by adding a layer of slaw to each warm corn tortilla, top with slaw, shrimp, then add a generous spoonful of mango-avocado salsa. Drizzle with chipotle sauce if desired.