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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

Frozen shrimp in the air fryer is so easy to make! It doesn't require any thawing, and cooks up so quickly in the air fryer. You can use it to top salads, tacos, or just enjoy on its own.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, frozen shrimp, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 1
Calories: 87kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 frozen raw shrimp
  • ½ lemon optional
  • dried parsley optional
  • salt optional
  • pepper optional

Instructions

  • Add your frozen shrimp in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Place the basket back in the air fryer.
  • Set the temperature for 400 degrees F and the timer for 10 minutes. Pull the air fryer basket out at 3 minutes and shake/flip the shrimp. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 4-7 minutes, checking after the 4 additional minutes to see if the shrimp are cooked yet. (see notes section for additional details on cook times).
  • If the shrimp are not cooked, return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking, checking frequently, until shrimp are cooked through and juicy.
  • Top with a squeeze of lemon juice, salt pepper, and parsley. Or season however you like!

Notes

Even though I've listed the recipe for 10 shrimp, you can cook as many shrimp as you want! Just make sure they are in a single layer in your air fryer so air can move all around them. 
Cooking times will vary depending on size of shrimp and if you're cooking raw or precooked frozen shrimp. Recipe is for small raw frozen shrimp. Here are guidelines for cooking:
  • Frozen raw shrimp (small) - 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes, shaking/flipping halfway
  • Frozen raw shrimp (large) - 400 degrees F for 9-10 minutes, shaking/flipping halfway
  • Frozen cooked shrimp (small) - 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes, shaking/flipping halfway
  • Frozen cooked shrimp (large) - 400 degrees F for 5-6 minutes, shaking/flipping halfway

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg