Easy Shrimp Quesadillas | Shrimp In The Air Fryer | John Eats Cheap

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is a leaner protein option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Peel and devein the shrimp, removing the tails.

Spray the shrimp with oil and coat with fajita seasoning.

Spread the shrimp evenly on the air fryer grates.

Set the air fryer to 320°F and cook the shrimp for 7 minutes.

After 7 minutes, swap the shrimp between the top and bottom grates and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

While the shrimp are cooking, coat the flour tortillas with butter.

Heat a large pan over medium-low heat.

Place the buttered side of the tortilla down in the pan and add a layer of cheese.

Add cooked shrimp on top of the cheese, spreading them across half of the tortilla.

Sprinkle more cheese on top of the shrimp and add a little more fajita seasoning.

Fold the tortilla over to create a quesadilla and cook until golden brown.

Repeat the process for a second quesadilla.

Cooking Techniques

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