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Air Fryer * Frozen Shrimp are super easy to make and take 3-5 minutes to cook. Seasoned with garlic & paprika for incredible flavor, and topped off with fresh parsley for a green touch.
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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.
This air fryer * recipe is a great simple meal for busy weeknights! Just grab the frozen shrimp, marinate them while they thaw a bit, and then cook them quickly. So delicious, and so easy - definitely my new favorite shrimp recipe!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick - just 3-5 minutes to cook
- It's easy - a few simple steps
- Start with frozen shrimp - raw or pre-cooked
- Loaded with flavor from garlic, paprika and olive oil
- A great appetizer or main course
- A healthy recipe that tastes indulgent
- Diet friendly as it is keto, gluten and dairy free!
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Shrimp: this recipe can be made with pre-cooked or raw jumbo shrimp, peeled or not. You can also use smaller shrimp, just start with a shorter cook time.
- Olive oil can be swapped for another type of vegetable oil
- Seasoning can be adjusted as you like
How to cook frozen shrimp in air fryer
- Tie a knot on the bag and then massage the shrimp through the bag to spread the spices and oil evenly
- Place on a plate in room temperature for 1 hour
- After 1 hour, the shrimp should have thawed partly and released some liquid
- Preheat your air fryer * by running it for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then place the shrimp in the air fryer * basket
- Air fry the shrimp quickly to defrost (1 minute), then mix with spices & oil and air fry 2-3 minutes
- Place the shrimp in a bowl or on a plate
- Add chopped * parsley
- Mix, and serve!
Tips & tricks
- If using a diffeerent size of shrimp adjust the cooking time accordingly
- Cook shrimp in a single layer for an even cook
- Shrimp are best eaten straight away - if reheating they can turn out rubbery
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Do not freeze leftovers
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer * at 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes
Recipe FAQ
Yes, you absolutely can. They cook quickly and evenly thanks to the circulating hot air.
If cooking shrimp from fully frozen they require 3-5 minutes in the air fryer, depending on their size and if they are raw or pre-cooked.
Cooked shrimp are pink on the outside and the flesh on the inside is white and slightly opaque. The internal temperature should reach at least 120°F (49° C). If either of these criteria has not been met, the shrimp is undercooked.
Yes, absolutely. But to get maximum flavor from the spices I recommend using peeled shrimp.
What to serve them with
These air fryer * frozen shrimp are great as an appetizer with a squeeze of lemon juice or a simple sauce for dipping, or as a main dish together with rice or veggies. Or put them in salads, or in tacos, for the best shrimp taco!
Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve alongside them:
- Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime
- Creamy Butter Rice
- Garlic Roasted Broccoli
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
- Whipped Feta Cheese
- Lime Aioli
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Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
Print RateIngredients
- 20 frozen jumbo shrimp
- 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, mix together 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
Equipment needed for this recipe
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Shrimp: this recipe can be made with pre-cooked or raw jumbo shrimp, peeled or not. You can also use smaller shrimp, just start with a shorter cook time.
- Olive oil can be swapped for another type of vegetable oil
- Seasoning can be adjusted as you like
Tips & tricks
- If using a diffeerent size of shrimp adjust the cook time accordingly
- Cook shrimp in a single layer for an even cook
- Shrimp are best eaten straight away - if reheating they can turn out rubbery
- If cooking raw shrimp, they are done when they are pink on the outside and the flesh on the inside is white and slightly opaque. The internal temperature should reach at least 120°F (49° C).
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Do not freeze leftovers
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer * 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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