Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp Recipe

Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp Recipe

Air fryer frozen shrimp is the fastest way to get juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp in 10 minutes, no thawing needed! It’s my go-to for quick tacos, grain bowls, or anytime I need a protein fast. Did I mention it's also incredibly easy to make.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fry frozen shrimp, air fryer frozen shrimp, frozen shrimp air fryer

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 103kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 pound frozen shrimp (large or jumbo) peeled and deveined
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon. dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Add frozen shrimp to the air fryer basket, if any of the shrimp are stuck together, be sure to break them up. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
1 pound frozen shrimp (large or jumbo), 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Turn on the air fryer to 400F for 10 minutes.
While the shrimp are cooking in the air fryer, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon each of smoked paprika, garlic powder and dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon. dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
After 9 minutes of cooking, pause the air fryer. Sprinkle the shrimp with the shrimp seasoning.
Finish cooking the shrimp 400F for 1 minute.

Notes

Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp Tips:

- Cooking time depends on shrimp size. I tested this recipe using large shrimp. Smaller shrimp may need 1–2 minutes less, jumbo shrimp may take slightly longer.
- Using frozen cooked shrimp? Reduce the cooking time to about 5 minutes since they only need to be heated through.
- Add seasoning in the last 1–2 minutes. As the shrimp cooks, any excess moisture will evaporate, helping the seasoning stick better.
- For easy prep, buy shrimp with shells removed and deveined. If using frozen shrimp with shells and tails intact, follow the same cooking instructions but remove the shells at the 9-minute mark, then season and cook for 1 more minute.
- Serving as an appetizer? Consider using shrimp with the tail on for easy handling.
- No need to shake the basket or flip. Just make sure the shrimp aren’t stuck together when placing them in the air fryer basket for even cooking.

Storing leftovers

Fridge: Store leftover air fryer shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat in air fryer 400F for 1-2 minutes until warm. Don’t overcook or the shrimp can get rubbery.

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