Air Fryer Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Quick and flavorful shrimp tacos spiced with Cajun seasoning and topped with a refreshing mango and cabbage slaw, all cooked in the air fryer. This caribbean-inspired air fryer ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium ripe mango, peeled and julienned
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil, ensuring each shrimp is evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 7-8 minutes until they turn pink and are slightly crispy on edges.
3. Step 3: While shrimp cooks, prepare slaw by combining 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 julienned ripe mango, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make a creamy dressing; toss with the slaw until coated.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, then assemble tacos by layering shrimp and mango slaw on each tortilla before serving.