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air fryer crawfish tails: Crispy golden Cajun air fryer crawfish tails piled on a plate with parsley garnish, steaming hot.

Ultimate Air Fryer Crawfish Tails Extra Crispy

Chef Marcus
Discover the ultimate Air Fryer Dinners recipe with perfectly seasoned crawfish tails. Ready in under 15 minutes for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb crawfish tails thawed, peeled, and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat the thawed crawfish tails dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the tails with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (195°C) for 2 minutes.
  • Arrange the crawfish tails in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap.
  • Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tails are heated through and slightly crispy on the edges.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately for your best Air Fryer Dinners experience.
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