Air Fryer Sweet Chili Shrimp

Juicy shrimp are coated in sweet chili sauce, garlic, lime, and a touch of soy sauce, then air-fried until tender and glossy. Serve this quick 10-minute dish as an appetizer, taco filling, or rice-bowl protein.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 5 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 pound large raw shrimp
• 1 4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 quantity lime wedges
• 2 tablespoons cilantro

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Pat the shrimp dry. Peel and devein them if needed, leaving tails on or off as desired. (about 3 min) — 400°F
2. In a bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, oil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. (about 2 min)
3. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air-fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air-fry for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until opaque, pink, curled, and the thickest shrimp reaches 145°F. (about 5 min) — 400°F
4. Transfer to a serving plate, spoon over any remaining warm glaze, and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges, or use in tacos or rice bowls. (about 1 min)