The Best Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Mango Salsa

Air fryer shrimp tacos

Give me all the shrimp recipes! I love love love shrimp because it’s low in fat and calories, light enough to go with everything, and cooks in a SNAP. These air-fried shrimp tacos are one of my family’s favorite meals, even the picky eaters approve!

Tender juicy shrimp, slathered with homemade corn and mango salsa, wrapped in a warm tortilla. This simple dinner is light, fresh, and incredibly flavorful. 

Do you need to use the air fryer for these tacos?

I use the COSORI Air Fryer. I love using for this recipe because it makes the best shrimp tacos with a perfect golden brown crisp. I use it all the time for air fryer pizzas and blackened chicken.

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can always bake your seasoned shrimp in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 minutes or pan-sear until cooked through. Always ensure the shrimp is cooked to 145 degrees.

Notes on buying the perfect shrimp

When cooking, always buy raw shrimp, whether fresh or frozen. Cooked shrimp will dry out way too fast.

The freshest option is fresh raw shrimp. You can usually purchase this at the seafood counter at your local grocery store. However!! Raw seafood counter shrimp is usually previously frozen, so you can save a few bucks buying shrimp in the frozen aisle. I love the brand Waterfront Bistro.

Ingredients and Substitutes:

These are the main ingredients and substitutions. See recipe card below for full ingredients list and instructions for air fryer shrimp tacos.

Shrimp: while fresh shrimp is always the best choice I have found that Waterfront Bistro frozen shrimp is the best fresh alternative.  

Tortillas: corn tortillas or flour tortillas. I used Carb Counter snack-size tortillas. 

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for the mango corn salsa to pair with your air fryer shrimp tacos.

Corn: use fresh corn on the cob or BBQ’d corn for extra flavor. 

Fresh Mango: or frozen chunks. 

Tomato

Red Onion

Cilantro

How to make this shrimp taco recipe

Step 1: make salsa and prep taco toppings

For the salsa: add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Finely slice red onions and measure cilantro pre-chopped and loosely packed. 

Step 2: preheat air fryer

Preheat the air fryer while you prep your shrimp. 

Step 3: prep shrimp

Remove tails and devein shrimp. Defrost under cold water if using frozen shrimp. 

Step 4: season shrimp

Add shrimp to a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the seasonings and add to the shrimp. Mix well so the shrimp is evenly coated. 

Step 5: add shrimp to air fryer

Add shrimp in a single layer to the air fryer basket and cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 minutes until they’re pink and no longer translucent. Flip the shrimp halfway through.

Step 6: warm tortillas and assemble tacos

Over an open-flame gas stove, sear the tortillas. Add shrimp, and desired toppings, and enjoy.

Serving and storing info

Add your favorite taco toppings! Air fry shrimp go well with sour cream or Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of lime juice, black beans, or purple cabbage. Add your favorite spicy sauce for some heat.

Store any leftover shrimp in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to three days.

If you like this recipe be sure to check out some of our other easy meals!

• Air Fryer Carrots and Potatoes
• Southwest Chicken Crockpot
• Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
• Blueberry Breakfast Sausage
• Blackened Chicken Tacos