{"id":22403,"date":"2024-12-27T06:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kalynskitchen.com\/recipe-for-shrimp-with-mustard\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:09:43","slug":"recipe-for-shrimp-with-mustard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kalynskitchen.com\/recipe-for-shrimp-with-mustard\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe is a quick and easy way to cook shrimp, and it’s served with delicious mustard-horseradish sauce! And the slightly-spicy shrimp cooked in the Air Fryer is equally amazing eaten hot or cold, whichever you prefer.<\/i><\/p>\n

PIN the Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe to try it later!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Air Fryer Shrimp <\/strong>is one of my favorite recipes for cooking shrimp, and I’m reminding you about it for the last Friday Favorites<\/a> pick of the year! And this  recipe for slightly-spicy shrimp served with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce is perfect to make for New Year’s Eve! If you like spicy New Orleans Creole Seasoning, you’re going to love this shrimp!<\/p>\n

When I tested this method for cooking shrimp several times with my niece Kara<\/a> to get it just right for you, we were so impressed with how easy it is to make delicious shrimp in the Air Fryer! The shrimp cooks so quickly that you could even make new batches during a party when the shrimp platter gets empty. And this tasty Air Fryer Shrimp can definitely be a main dish as well; enjoy!<\/p>\n

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What ingredients do you need?<\/h2>\n

(This is only a list of ingredients; please scroll down for complete printable recipe. Or if you use the JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong> link at the top of the page, it will take you directly to the complete recipe with ingredient amounts.)<\/p>\n

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  • fresh-squeezed lemon juice<\/li>\n
  • Creole Mustard<\/a> (affiliate link) <\/li>\n
  • sour cream<\/li>\n
  • ground horseradish<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n
  • Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n
  • raw frozen shrimp, thawed overnight<\/li>\n
  • Olive Oil<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What size shrimp did I use for the Air Fryer?<\/h2>\n

    In the U.S. shrimp is sold by the number of shrimp it takes to make a pound. I prefer 21-25 size raw shrimp for this recipe, but if you have a smaller size just cook for slightly less time.<\/p>\n

    What other sauce could you serve with Shrimp?<\/h2>\n

    If you want more options for a dipping sauce, this air fryer shrimp recipe would also be tasty with Remoulade Sauce<\/a> or with my Keto Cocktail Sauce<\/a>. Or if you want a sauce to cool down the slightly-spicy shrimp this would also be great with Cucumber Dill Sauce<\/a>. I hope you try this shrimp recipe no matter what sauce you serve it with!<\/p>\n

    How low in carbs is the Air Fryer Shrimp?<\/h2>\n

    This tasty shrimp with the mustard-horseradish sauce only has 2 net carbs per serving and 13 grams of protein!<\/p>\n

    Which Air Fryer Did I Use?<\/h2>\n

    I’m crazy about the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven<\/a> (affiliate link) which is the one I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which lets me fit plenty of food, and I find this model very easy to use. I also like the convenience of having an air fryer that stays out on the counter.<\/p>\n

    Two Ways to cook shrimp if you don’t have an Air Fryer:<\/h2>\n

    This Air Fryer Shrimp recipe is replacing an earlier recipe<\/a> on the site for Shrimp with Mustard Horseradish Sauce. If you don’t have an Air Fryer just click the link to use that recipe and cook the shrimp in water. Or use the instructions in this recipe<\/a> if you’d like to cook the shrimp in the oven. (Both those methods are also quick and easy!)<\/p>\n

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    How to make this Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe:<\/h2>\n

    (This is only a summary of the steps for the recipe; please scroll down for complete printable recipe. Or if you use the JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong> link at the top of the page, it will take you directly to the complete recipe.)<\/p>\n

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    1. Let shrimp thaw in the fridge overnight, then drain well in a colander.<\/li>\n
    2. While shrimp drain mix lemon juice, Creole Mustard (or any spicy mustard), sour cream, ground horseradish and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning (or other Creole Seasoning) to make the sauce. <\/li>\n
    3. Mix olive oil and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning. <\/li>\n
    4. Put shrimp in a large Ziploc bag, add olive oil mixture, and squeeze the bag with your hands until shrimp is coated with the spicy mixture.<\/li>\n
    5. Preheat Air Fryer to 400F\/200C while you pat shrimp dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n
    6. I made this recipe before I discovered it, but now I would definitely use Air Fryer Parchment Paper<\/a> (affiliate link) to keep the basket clean. Add that to the basket after you preheat, then arrange shrimp in a single layer in the basket.  <\/li>\n
    7. If you have a smaller Air Fryer you will have to cook this recipe in two batches, which isn’t much of a problem since the shrimp cooks so quickly.<\/li>\n
    8. Cook shrimp 3 1\/2 minutes, or until they are pink and just starting to get firm. Don’t overcook!<\/li>\n
    9. Check after 3 1\/2 minutes and see if you want to go a few seconds longer.<\/li>\n
    10. Serve the shrimp warm or room temperature, with the Mustard-Horseradish Sauce on the side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Make it for an extra low-carb meal:<\/h2>\n

      Easy Air Fryer Shrimp is a great appetizer. But if you wanted to serve it as a meal, it would be good with any of these low-carb salads:<\/p>\n

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      • Roasted Pepper Salad<\/a><\/li>\n
      • No-Mayo Vinegar Coleslaw<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Broccoli Salad with Feta and Almonds<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Kalyn’s Keto Coleslaw Recipe<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Want more Air Fryer Recipes?<\/h2>\n

        Use Air Fryer Recipes<\/a> to see the other Air Fryer recipes on this site. And you can use my round-up of 100 Keto Air Fryer Recipes<\/a> from around the web to find even more tasty ideas for the Air Fryer.<\/p>\n