Crawfish Tails
Seafood·beginner

Crawfish Tails

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Prep
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Serves 2
5m
10m
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Cooking crawfish tails in the air fryer is fast and simple. A bit of oil and your favorite Cajun seasoning are all you need. This method cooks them perfectly in just minutes; the full recipe and air frying steps are included.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked, peeled crawfish tails (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Cajun or blackening seasoning
  • Lemon wedges
Season it upPairs with Blackening Spice, Cajun Heat, Garlic Parmesan, or Old Bay ClassicSee all seasonings →

Steps

  1. 01Drain the crawfish tails thoroughly. If frozen, thaw completely and pat dry.
  2. 02Toss with oil and Cajun seasoning.
  3. 03Ready for the air fryer.
You're buying PRE-COOKED crawfish tails. Raw, in-shell crawfish require a full boil and are a completely different cooking project. The pre-cooked, peeled tails (found in the freezer section or at the seafood counter) just need a quick crisp in the air fryer. The air fryer step adds the charred, seasoned exterior that distinguishes air-fried crawfish from plain boiled.
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How to Air Fry It

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360°F
5m
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  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
  2. 02Drain and dry cooked, peeled crawfish tails.
  3. 03Toss with oil and cajun or blackening spices.
  4. 04Place in the basket in a single layer.
  5. 05Cook for 3 minutes.
  6. 06Shake the basket to ensure even heating.
  7. 07Cook for 2 more minutes until hot and fragrant.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.

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Season it up

Pairs well

Meal Prep

Stores 2 days refrigerated. Reheat at 325°F (165°C) for 3-4 minutes. Best tossed into pasta or rice rather than eaten standalone on reheat.

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