Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

Cooking frozen shrimp in air fryer is so quick and easy, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it! Whether you prefer battered shrimp, nonbattered shrimp, cooked or raw, this recipe gives you perfectly cooked delicious shrimp every time.

Suitable for gluten free low carb, keto and paleo diets diets (if using non-breaderd shrimp). Post included Weight Watchers points.

Want to whip up a batch of delicious shrimp when ever the urge hits?

Then You’ll be pleased to know that you can now make Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp, with no prep, no thawing, and in 10 minutes. #bestnewseverright? And go great served with a 5 minute bang bang sauce.

EASY AIR FRYER FROZEN SHRIMP

This post is the complete guide to cooking frozen shrimp in air fryer. It covers battered shrimp, nonbattered shrimp, and cooked frozen shrimp so you are covered for whichever shrimp you have or prefer.

Also you will love Air Fryer Frozen Burrito, these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets, delicious Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs and Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs.

These are great as an appetizer and for snacking, lunchboxes, picnics, game day, dinner parties, special occasions, in shrimp tacos, as a main dish with several sides and more. And since these are made with no extra oil they are certainly much healthier and can be indulged in totally #totallyguiltfree.

WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE

• Quick and easy – they are simple to cook up in less than 25 minutes.

• Really crispy – these crisp up perfectly in the Air fryer.

• Kid-friendly – kids, big and small dig into these with gusto!

• Affordable – just grab that budget friendly pack of chicken wings.

• Prep ahead – prep ahead and serve when needed.

• Scale up – double or triple to feed a crowd.

Ok, let’s get cooking……..

INGREDIENT NOTES

A few notes:

This recipe uses store-bought frozen shrimp that are either battered or non-battered, and that are either frozen raw shrimp or frozen cooked shrimp. The shrimp used in this recipe have not been thawed and are being cooked straight from frozen. No extra oil is needed for this. Great for cooking up leftover shrimp.

HOW TO COOK FROZEN SHRIMP IN AIR FRYER

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.

2. Add the frozen battered or plain non battered shrimp directly into the air fryer basket or tray, making sure to spread them out evenly in a single layer. You may have to cook them in 2 batches.

3. Air Fry Shrimp for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through the cooking time.

4. Remove from air fryer, season, or coat with the sauce of your choice before serving.

TO AIR FRY COOKED FROZEN SHRIMP

• Follow the steps above but cook for 5-6 minutes.

• TOP TIPS

  Make sure the shrimp are separated (not in a big clump) before cooking.

  • For the best results do not overcrowd the air fryer basket so that the hot air circulates well and the shrimps all cook through.

  • If your air fryer is small you may need to cook in batches.

  • No extra oil is needed for this recipe.

  • Do shake the basket at least once during the cook time.

  • Bigger shrimp may need a little more time.

  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.

SEASONING IDEAS

If you want to add seasoning, then feel free to do so in the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Add dry seasoning of your choice including some grated parmesan, lemon pepper seasoning, stone house seasoning, Italian seasoning, curry powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.

STORAGE 

Store – Leftover cooked shrimp should be stored as soon as they have cooled in an air tight container the fridge and eaten within 2-3 days.

HOW LONG TO COOK FROZEN SHRIMP IN AIR FRYER

Cooking times depend on whether the shrimp is raw or cooked, as well as the size of the shrimp and the temperature. Jumbo / larger shrimp will take a little longer to cook. Based on a 400F / 200C temperature, here is how long to cook shrimp;

• Cook battered raw shrimp for 8-11 minutes.

• Plain non battered raw shrimp cooks for 8-11 minutes.

• Cook already cooked shrimp for 5-6 minutes.

MORE AIR FRYER FROZEN FOOD HACKS

Want even more how to cook frozen food In the Air Fryer hacks? Then check out these helpful posts:

DIPS FOR SERVING THESE WITH

• Best 5 Mins Ginger Sauce.

• 5 Mins Bang Bang Sauce.

• Easy 5 Mins Yum Yum Sauce.

• 5 Mins Remoulade Sauce.

• Classic cocktail sauce.

• Good ol’ tartar sauce.