Appetizers
Cajun Crispy Shrimp
Makes about 4 to 5 “snack” servings
Cajun Crispy Shrimp
Makes about 4 to 5 “snack” servings
Serve this fun appetizer with spiced-up rémoulade sauce!
Nutritional information per serving (based on 5 servings):Calories 174 (14% from fat)
carb. 11g
pro. 15g
fat 2g
sat. fat 1g chol. 133mg
sod. 661mg
calc. 26mg
fiber 1g
carb. 11g
pro. 15g
fat 2g
sat. fat 1g chol. 133mg
sod. 661mg
calc. 26mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
- 1 pound shelled and deveined large raw shrimp
- ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal (white or yellow)
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- Nonstick cooking spray
- vegetable oil, for spraying or brushing
Preparation
- Rinse and dry shrimp well.
- Stir together the flour, cornmeal, chili powder, thyme, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Beat the egg together with the milk in a separate bowl.
- Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan and coat with nonstick spray. Reserve.
- Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture and then toss in the seasoned flour to completely coat.
- Spray or brush the shrimp liberally with oil and then place evenly on the prepared basket.
- Place in the oven in the upper rack position. Set to AirFry at 375°F. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
