Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

How To Air Fry Frozen Shrimp (RAW)

Yes, you can totally air fry frozen shrimp taken directly from the freezer. We were surprised at how well you can cook frozen shrimp in the air fryer, especially when it’s rock hard. After a few minutes, the air fried shrimp is plump and delicious. It’s definitely a game changer because it’s so quick and the results are delicious. Just remember that shrimp varies so much in size, so you’ll have to adjust timing a bit. Also, each air fryer cooks a little differently as some cook hotter than others. So after you cook your first batch, you’ll know the exact timing needed to cook your specific size of shrimp and style of air fryer. All recipe details are in the recipe box below. Enjoy!

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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp (raw & un-breaded)

Yield: 3 Servings

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Read First: Lots of factors influence outcome of how frozen shrimp cook. They all vary significantly in size, coating, pre-cooked or raw, so you’ll have to adjust timing. This recipe is for frozen, raw, unbreaded shrimp.

All air fryers are different and some cook much hotter than others. Once you cook your first batch, you’ll know more of what works for your model of air fryer and size of food. These recipes were tested on basket style air fryers. Read more recipe notes below the recipe.

Make sure to cook in just a single layer. Cook in multiple batches if needed.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 g) frozen raw shrimp
• oil spray or vegetable oil , to coat shrimp
• salt , to taste
• black pepper , to taste

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Instructions 

• Evenly coat the frozen shrimp with oil spray or vegetable oil. Season with salt & pepper (you do not need to thaw the shrimp).
• Place the frozen shrimp in the air fryer basket and spread in an even layer (make sure they aren't overlapping).
• Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for 8-10 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through cooking. Check for doneness & air fry longer if needed.

Notes

Air Frying Tips and Notes: 

1. Cook Frozen - Do not thaw first.
2. Shake or turn if needed. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
3. If cooking in multiple batches, the first batch will take longer to cook if Air Fryer is not already pre-heated. Recipe timing is based on a non-preheated air fryer. 
4. Recipes were tested in 3.4 to 6 qt air fryers. If using a larger air fryer, the recipe might cook quicker so adjust cooking time. 
5. Remember to set a timer to shake/flip/toss as directed in recipe. 

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).

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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal, Protein: 31g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 381mg, Sodium: 1562mg, Potassium: 121mg, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 219mg, Iron: 3mg

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Air Fryer, Frozen Foods, Keto, Low Carb, Seafood

Calories: 163

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