Best Chipotle Honey Shrimp Skewers for Grill & Air Fryer
These Chipotle Honey Shrimp Skewers perfectly balance sweet, smoky, and a touch of heat, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether grilled or air-fried, they deliver tender, juicy shrimp marinated in an irresistible chipotle-honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (21-25 count or 16-20 count), peeled and deveined
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Honey
- Fresh lime juice
- Minced garlic
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Bamboo skewers (soaked in water) or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Ensure your shrimp are fully thawed, peeled, and deveined. Pat them very dry with paper towels.
- Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the minced chipotle pepper(s) and adobo sauce, honey, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the dried shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to ensure every piece is coated. Cover the bowl and let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, but no longer than 30 minutes.
- Thread the Skewers: Once marinated, thread the shrimp onto your prepared skewers, ensuring they are not packed too tightly.
- Choose Your Cooking Method: For grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat, clean and oil the grates, and cook the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side. For air frying, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C), arrange the skewers in a single layer, and air fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Garnish your cooked Chipotle Honey Shrimp Skewers with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with rice, quinoa, salad, or in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the shrimp! Pat shrimp dry before marinating for better adherence. Soak bamboo skewers for at least 30 minutes before use. Adjust spice levels to your liking, and consider adding veggies to your skewers for a complete meal.