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Two Cajun shrimp po boy sandwiches on a white plate.
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Air Fryer Shrimp Po'Boys

Bring the bold flavors of a classic Shrimp Po Boy to your table with ease! This Air Fryer version delivers crispy shrimp, fresh fixings, and a zesty sauce for a mouthwatering meal in no time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 682kcal
Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

Cajun Sauce Ingredients:

Po’Boy Ingredients:

  • 1 pound raw shrimp 16-20 size, tails off, peeled & deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Nature’s Season
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes thinly sliced

Instructions

Sauce instructions

  • Make the sauce: place Creole seasoning & mayonnaise in a small bow & mix to combine. Set aside.
    1 tablespoon Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning, 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Shrimp Instructions

  • Rinse the shrimp and pat dry.
    1 pound raw shrimp
  • Make a dredging station using 3 bowls: #1 mix the cornstarch and Nature’s Seasoning, #2 beat the eggs and #3 mix the cornmeal and panko crumbs.
    1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon Nature’s Season, 2 eggs, 1 cup panko crumbs, 1 cup cornmeal
  • Dredge each shrimp first in the cornstarch, then the egg wash and ending with the cornmeal panko blend.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Add breaded shrimp in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching. Spritz with oil.
  • Cook for 4 minutes, then shake the basket or turn the shrimps with tongs. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • To make sandwiches: open the rolls and place shredded lettuce on the bottom piece. Add 8-10 pieces of shrimp, then the tomato slices and drizzle with the Cajun sauce if using.
    2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 4 hoagie rolls, 2 tomatoes

Notes

  • We do not recommend using Miracle Whip in this recipe.
  • Toast the cut sides of the buns if you have time.
  • Sauce and veggies can be prepped ahead of time & stored in the refrigerator.
  • Best eaten immediately.
  • Nutritional information will vary based on the amount of Cajun sauce you use and the hoagie roll selection.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1519IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 15mg