Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers
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Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers cooked quickly in the air fryer, then covered in a silky coconut curry sauce. Easily your new weeknight go-to!
This Coconut Curry Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe is full of flavor and delicious shrimp and delicious veggies in every bite.
It’s a low carb, low calorie easy weeknight dinner that is sure to wind up on your weekly rotation!
Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers Recipe
Curries are always a great fall back and staple to have in your recipe repertoire. Curry sauce can seem daunting if you’ve never made one before.
A handful of ingredients are used to add layers of flavor to the sauce which can make the ingredient list seem long. As soon as you get your ingredients prepped you’ll be happily surprised at how quickly this recipe comes together.
This Shrimp Recipe will have your guests thinking you’ve spent hours in the kitchen, which is the great things about stews and curries! Tons of flavor with minimal effort.
Pairing this curry recipe with shrimp will also help cut your cook time! For this recipe, I tossed my shrimp straight into the air fryer with just a little olive oil and seasoning.
You can really make your Air Fryer Shrimp a meal in so many ways. I used bell peppers to add a crunchy veggie, but you can definitely replace or add just about any vegetable to this dish. Curries tend to be very forgiving so you can play around and find your preferred taste.
You might also like this Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers version for next time!
Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers Ingredients
Although this ingredients list seems a bit long, don’t be afraid. Once you’re ingredients are prepped and ready, this recipe will be done in a snap!
Cilantro lime rice
- jasmine rice
- cilantro
- lime juice and zest
Air fryer shrimp
- shrimp
- olive oil
- bell peppers
- blacken seasoning
Coconut curry sauce
- coconut milk
- cornstarch
- coconut oil
- garlic cloves
- ginger
- red curry paste
- fish sauce
- chili powder
- ground cloves
- lime juice and zest
*For a detailed list of ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
How to Make Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers
I like to get the rice started first so it can cook while I prepare everything else. Next, I’ll prepare the shrimp and while the shrimp and rice are cooking, I’ll get started on the coconut curry sauce.
To make the rice, just cook it according to the package instructions. Then mix in the cilantro, salt, lime juice and zest.
How to cook shrimp in the air fryer
1. Preheat your fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees.
2. Season the shrimp. Season your shrimp and peppers with the blackened seasoning and set aside.
3. Cook the shrimp. Place your seasoned shrimp and peppers in the preheated air fryer basket and air fry for 12-15 minutes.
How to Make Coconut Curry Sauce
1. Make a cornstarch slurry. Whisk together coconut milk and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Sauté the garlic and ginger. Heat your coconut oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add your garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant about 1-2 minutes.
3. Make the sauce. Whisk in curry paste until well combined, cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in coconut milk mixture, whisking constantly until slightly thickened 1-2 minutes. Whisk in lime juice, fish sauce, chili powder, ground cloves, and salt.
4. Reduce heat and simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
5. Serve and enjoy! Divide the rice, shrimp, and peppers between two bowls. Spoon coconut curry sauce over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro.How to cook shrimp in the air fryer
What kind of shrimp to use in the air fryer
Any raw shrimp will be fine to cook in your air fryer. However, you should keep in mind that cook times may vary depending on size. Most medium-size shrimp will need about 3-5 minutes while jumbo shrimp might need about 10-12 minutes.
How to devein shrimp
The easiest way to devein shrimp is when after they’ve thawed. You can easily devein your shrimp by using a sharp knife to make a slit along the back of the shrimp.
You should be able to easily pull the vein out with your fingers or the tip of the knife while rinsing under cold water.
Can you put frozen shrimp in an air fryer?
Although I prefer not to, yes, you can definitely put frozen shrimp in an air fryer. It’s just not quite as easy to season them before cooking if you air fry frozen shrimp.
You can throw your shrimp frozen solid into your air fryer and get perfectly plump fully cooked shrimp!
How do you know if shrimp is undercooked?
Undercooked shrimp is usually pretty easy to spot. Cooked shrimp should be pink and opaque, it should also curl into a tight “C” shape when fully cooked. Their internal temperature will be 145 F when fully cooked.
How to reheat this recipe
You can easily pack up leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day and reheat for 1-2 minutes in the microwave. You can store the rice, shrimp, peppers, and sauce together in a glass storage container with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
More Shrimp Recipes To Try
- Lemon Orzo Salad With Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup
- Hawaiian Shrimp Taco Bowl
- One Pan Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Spaghetti
- BBQ Shrimp Spaghetti Squash Boats
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Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1/4 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 lime, juice and zest
Air Fryer Shrimp
- 10 jumbo shrimp, U-12/15 peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons blacken seasoning
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
Coconut Curry Sauce
- 14 ounces full fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/2 lime, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Cilantro Lime Rice
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. When fully cooked, mix in the cilantro, salt, lime juice, and zest.
Air Fryer Shrimp
- Add the shrimp, olive oil, and blacken seasoning, bell peppers, and white onion to a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375° F. Place the seasoned shrimp and peppers in the air fryer basket and air fry for 12-15 minutes, until shrimp are fully cooked and peppers start to char.
Coconut Curry Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the coconut oil in a medium-sized saucepan set over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the curry paste until well combined and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in coconut milk mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the lime juice, fish sauce, chili powder, ground cloves, and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- To serve, divide the rice, shrimp, and peppers between bowls. Spoon the coconut curry sauce over top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
