Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Air fryer shrimp tacos feature tender, flavorful shrimp with slightly caramelized edges coated in wonderful tart, creamy, herbal cilantro-lime butter. The warmed flour tortillas provide the perfect vessel for these perfectly cooked shrimp that achieve ideal texture through air frying. The cilantro-lime butter adds bright, fresh flavors that complement the sweet shrimp while creating an irresistible coating that makes every bite memorable.
Tender, flavorful shrimp with a slightly caramelized outside and a wonderful coating of tart/creamy/herbal cilantro-lime butter. The warmed flour tortillas are hefty enough to hold the filling without tearing, but if people prefer corn tortillas, they will need two so the filling doesn’t make the tortilla tear. Serve tacos with lime wedges.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 tacos
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Ingredients
4 cups shredded green cabbage
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced orange bell pepper
¼ cup pepitas (roasted green pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
¼ cup lime juice, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, or to taste
1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
¾ cup crumbled queso fresco
3 medium avocados – peeled, pitted, and sliced
Directions
Combine cabbage, bell peppers, pepitas, lime and 1 tablespoon cilantro in a large bowl.
Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl with a whisk. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions for 10 minutes.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl with remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic powder, and pepper; toss to coat shrimp evenly with oil and spices.
Place shrimp in the preheated basket of the air fryer and cook until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden browned on outside, 8 to 9 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
When shrimp are finished cooking, immediately transfer to a serving bowl with the butter, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, and remaining tablespoon of cilantro; toss to melt butter and coat shrimp.
To serve, place 4 to 5 shrimp in each warmed tortilla, spoon 1/4 cup slaw on shrimp, and top with a pinch of queso fresco and avocado slices.
Cook’s Notes:
Please buy fresh shrimp from your local fish market; frozen, defrosted will have too much water in them, and won’t crisp up in the air fryer as well.
Patting shrimp dry before tossing in oil and spices sets you up for success in getting nicely browned outsides of the shrimp. Too much water simply makes them steam and cook, but not brown.
Any leftovers can be tossed together with some additional fresh cabbage or romaine lettuce, dressed with some additional dressing, and tossed with crumbled tortilla chips for a wonderful light lunch the next day.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 652 | Calories |
| 37g | Fat |
| 53g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 652 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 37g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium 906mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 39% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 31g | 63% |
| Vitamin C 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium 250mg | 19% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 1014mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
