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If you love regular shrimp tacos, just wait until you try popcorn shrimp tacos. The bite-sized shrimp are coated in crispy seasoned bread crumbs before being air-fried, then tucked into warm corn tortillas along with zesty coleslaw. They’re the best way to put a fresh spin on taco night<\/a>.<\/p>\n Popcorn shrimp<\/a> are traditionally made by breading and frying small shrimp, which become bite-sized morsels that bear enough resemblance to popped corn kernels to earn their name. Frozen breaded shrimp have become common in grocery stores, but you’ll get the crunchiest popcorn shrimp if you apply the bread-crumb coating yourself. An air fryer<\/a> quickly turns that breading golden and crisp without the hot oil and mess of deep-frying.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt and, if desired, jalapeno. Toss to coat.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> The oils in chiles can burn your skin, so pull on disposable gloves before you handle the jalapenos. Avoid touching your face as you work, then remove the gloves carefully and wash your hands as soon as you finish.<\/p>\n Preheat the air fryer to 375\u00b0F. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until they’re thoroughly combined. Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix the panko, cumin and garlic powder.<\/p>\n Dip the shrimp into the flour to coat both sides, then shake off the excess flour. Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture, again letting the excess drip off, and then into the panko mixture. Pat each shrimp gently to help the coating adhere to it.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Be sure to dredge each shrimp completely in flour and shake off the excess; too little or too much flour (or binder or bread crumbs) can loosen the coating until it falls off.<\/p>\n In batches, arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket, and then spritz them with cooking spray. Cook the shrimp until the panko is golden brown, two to three minutes. Turn the shrimp, spritz them again with cooking spray, and continue cooking until the crust is golden brown and the shrimp turns pink, two to three minutes longer.<\/p>\n Serve the popcorn shrimp in the warm tortillas with the dressed coleslaw mix and sliced avocado.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Tortillas should be refrigerated<\/a> to extend their shelf life, but even room-temperature ones can be stiff enough to crack when folded. Soften them for a few seconds in a hot stovetop skillet or the microwave just before serving, or slide a bundle wrapped in aluminum foil into a toaster oven on the warm setting to keep them supple until the shrimp are ready.<\/p>\n Popcorn shrimp is best straight from the air fryer. If you have leftovers, pack the cooled popcorn shrimp in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for three to four days. The coating will get soggy the longer they sit, but they’ll still taste good when reheated. To avoid soggy breading, use an oversized container and space the shrimp in a single layer so they don’t stick together. Store the coleslaw and tortillas in separate airtight containers in the fridge.<\/p>\n You can safely freeze air-fryer popcorn shrimp for two to three months, but the texture will change when they’re thawed and reheated.<\/p>\n Reheating popcorn shrimp might mean overcooking it and making it rubbery, but it’s the only way to revive the original crunchy coating. Reheat popcorn shrimp, in batches as needed, in a single layer in a 350\u00b0 air fryer or toaster oven until the shrimp are warmed through and the breading is crisp again. It only takes a few minutes, so watch closely to ensure the crust doesn’t burn.<\/p>\n Unless you have access to fresh, live shrimp, buy frozen shrimp and thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, remove the entire shell, including the tail. The tail gives you something to hold on to when you’re eating popcorn shrimp by the handful, but you don’t want bits of shell in your popcorn shrimp tacos.<\/p>\n If you need to clean shrimp<\/a>, grip the meat at the head end and pull the shell away from the flesh, gently wiggling and twisting until the body and tail shell pop free. Check the backside for a dark vein; if you see one, tease it out with a paring knife. Rinse the shrimp to ensure you’ve removed all the shells, and pat them dry before dredging them. The drier the shrimp, the better the coating will stick.<\/p>\n Make popcorn shrimp tacos the centerpiece of your next taco night. Start the meal with tortilla chips and an array of fresh salsas, from pico de gallo<\/a> to salsa verde<\/a>. Once the shrimp are crispy, serve the tacos with filling sides like cilantro-lime rice<\/a> and Instant Pot black beans<\/a>. Grill Mexican street corn<\/a> and toss together a refreshing tropical fruit salad<\/a> for lighter options. Mix up Cadillac margaritas<\/a> for the adults to sip.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With crispy shrimp, tangy coleslaw and warm corn tortillas, these popcorn shrimp tacos are a delightful way to mix it up for taco night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2123340,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304037,304154,304032,306849,304328,305271,304292,305487,304338,307049,303966,304988,305004,303887,306848,304268,305383,305374,304350,324623,307064,306808,304150,303883,306875,307614,304353],"categories-v2":[308628,309437,308623,309605,308988,308319,308984,308481,309216,308305,310796,308992,310085,313088,308495,308935,308951,308478,309603,259483,309391,309381,309001,309177,310142,340663,313078,309434,308476,309790,310591,309005],"coauthors":[342010],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Pesto Corn Salad with 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I think just buying the breaded shrimp is easier.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenRing"},"reviewBody":"Very easy and totally delicious. I used 30-35 count shrimp (16 shrimp were 1\/2 pound, and made two large servings). I didn't have cooking spray, so I just mixed 1 teaspoon of oil in with the seasoned panko.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleButton"},"reviewBody":"These were amazing, I love your recipe. I had all the ingredients except the popcorn shrimp so I improvised with jumbo shrimp. I sliced the shrimp after I air trying and omg these tacos were good he bomb. Thank you for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe for taco night! If I run short on time I make these with frozen panko crusted shrimp but taking the time to crust your own as the recipe suggests makes for a much better crunch. Excellent recipe to keep on hand!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldDice"},"reviewBody":"Made these with jumbo shrimp because I prefer to bread as few pieces as possible :) My kids were fighting over who got the leftover shrimp. We all loved the crispy shrimp with the sweet, crunchy slaw.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBee"},"reviewBody":"Recipe is OK but like Marisol was saying it's stupid to use popcorn shrimp (particularly in this recipe, when you want to coat them) and if you look at the photo you realize it was made with much larger shrimp, so are \"the judges\" blind? 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the slaw<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Set up the dredging station<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Coat the shrimp<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Air-fry the shrimp<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Make the tacos<\/h3>\n
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Popcorn Shrimp Taco Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Popcorn Shrimp Tacos<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze popcorn shrimp?<\/h3>\n
Should you reheat popcorn shrimp for tacos?<\/h3>\n
Popcorn Shrimp Tacos Tips<\/h2>\n
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What’s the best way to clean and devein shrimp?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with popcorn shrimp tacos?<\/h3>\n