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Air Fryer Shrimp with Rainbow Veggies

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A fast, colorful weeknight dinner featuring smoky chipotle shrimp and crisp air-fried rainbow veggies. Perfect for meal prep and entertaining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Seasoning
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-off or on)
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle seasoning Adjust to taste for spice level
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced Use mixed colors for a vibrant dish
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced About 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup red onion, sliced
Additional Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels so seasoning sticks and shrimp sear instead of steam.
  2. Toss sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with half the oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Toss shrimp with remaining oil and the chipotle seasoning; adjust seasoning to your heat preference.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Place the veggies in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 6–7 minutes, shaking once.
  3. Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer over the veggies (don’t overcrowd). Cook for 4–6 more minutes until shrimp are opaque, curl into a firm 'C' (not tight 'O'), and reach 145°F internal temperature.
  4. If shrimp finish before veggies, remove shrimp to rest for a minute — carryover heat will finish them without drying.
Serving
  1. Transfer shrimp and veggies to a platter. Taste and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt, a squeeze of lime, or chopped fresh parsley/cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Swap chipotle seasoning for smoked paprika + cayenne if you don’t have a premixed blend. Use frozen shrimp (thawed completely and patted dry) if fresh isn’t available. Substitute avocado oil for a higher smoke point if you like.
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