These Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp go straight from freezer to table in just 6 minutes - no thawing required! Seasoned with garlic and paprika, they're perfect as an appetizer with dipping sauce or tossed into salads, tacos, or pasta. The ultimate freezer staple for quick dinners!
This Is the Ultimate Dinner When You Forgot to Take Something Out
This is a new dinner favorite at my house. I always have frozen shrimp in the freezer, and cooking them in the air fryer is such a quick way to get dinner on the table.
It's a great simple meal for busy weeknights! Just grab the frozen shrimp, air fry quickly to thaw, season, then finish cooking them in just a few minutes. So delicious, and so easy - definitely my new favorite shrimp recipe!
The Seasoning Makes All the Difference
About the Shrimp
Pictured above is frozen, pre-cooked shrimp. You can also make this with raw shrimp. The shrimp can be peeled or not, and tail on or off.
Basically, use the shrimp you have! You can even use smaller shrimp, just shorten the cook time.
How to Season
I love the suggested seasoning, and find it turns frozen shrimp into a dish that tastes elegant and like something you could serve at a dinner party. But, you can really season them any way you like, and just follow the suggested cooking method.
Just Cook & Season - From Frozen!
1. Air Fry to Thaw
Start by air frying the shrimp quickly to defrost them.
2. Season & Air Fry Again
Season with olive oil and spices and air fry 2-3 minutes, until heated throughout. If starting with raw shrimp, you want to make sure they are pink all over - this means they are cooked through.
3. Finish & Serve
Mix with parsley, and serve!
Expert Tips
Cook shrimp in a single layer. This is the best way to get an even cook.
Do not overcook the shrimp. It's easy to overcook already cooked shrimp, so it's better to start with a shorter time and check if they are heated through, and adding more time if needed.
What to Do with Leftovers
Leftovers: Shrimp are best eaten straight away. If reheating they often turn out rubbery, so I don't recommend it. You can eat leftovers cold, but know that eating leftovers without reheating always comes with a risk. It is however better for the texture than reheating them.
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: I do not recommend freezing leftovers.
Reheating in the air fryer: Reheat at 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
What to Serve Them With
These shrimp are incredibly versatile! Serve them as an appetizer with a squeeze of lemon or dipping sauce, or as a main dish with rice and veggies. They're also perfect tossed into salads, tacos, or pasta.
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Recipe
6-Minute Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp (No Thawing!)
Print RateIngredients
- 20 frozen jumbo shrimp raw or pre-cooked, peeled or not
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Place shrimp in the air fryer basket and air fry 1 minute at 400°F (200°C), until thawed. Meanwhile, combine the spices and oil in a bowl.20 frozen jumbo shrimp, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and mix with the spices and oil. Drain any water from the bottom of the air fryer
- Place the shrimp back in the air fryer basket and air fry 2 minutes (3 minutes for raw shrimp) at 400°F (200°C) until heated / cooked through. If not done, repeat in 1 minute increments until done.
- When the shrimp are done, place them in a bowl or on a plate and sprinkle with parsley. Mix, then serve!1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley
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Notes
What to Do with Leftovers
Leftovers: Shrimp are best eaten straight away. If reheating they often turn out rubbery, so I don't recommend it. You can eat leftovers cold, but know that eating leftovers without reheating always comes with a risk. It is however better for the texture than reheating them. Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing: I do not recommend freezing leftovers. Reheating in the air fryer: Reheat at 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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