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Crispy Honey Sriracha Shrimp Tacos

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These shrimp tacos feature perfectly crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze, cooked in an air fryer for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, or a drizzle of crema

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to help them crisp up better. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even crisping. Shrimp should turn pink and firm with a golden, slightly crispy coat.
  4. While shrimp is cooking, whisk together honey, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the heat or sweetness as desired.
  5. When shrimp are done, immediately toss them in the honey sriracha glaze. For extra stickiness, return the glazed shrimp to the air fryer for 1-2 more minutes at 400°F, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds, or heat on a dry skillet for about 20 seconds each side.
  7. Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with red cabbage, a generous spoonful of glazed shrimp, and your choice of toppings such as cilantro, avocado slices, queso fresco, or crema.
  8. Serve immediately while shrimp are crispy and tortillas are warm.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking. Toss shrimp in glaze immediately after cooking for best stickiness. Use fresh lime juice for optimal flavor. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas and verify sriracha brand. Maple syrup can substitute honey for a different sweetness. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes to regain crispness.

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