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6-Minute Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp (No Thawing!)

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!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2 as a main
Calories 83kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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

Notes

This recipe was tested in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer* and a Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer*. Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.
 
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg