Description
Cook frozen shrimp directly in your air fryer for a fast, juicy, and slightly crispy appetizer or meal component in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for tossing after cooking)
Instructions
- Place the frozen shrimp directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer if possible; do not overcrowd the basket.
- In a small bowl, toss the frozen shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Set your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius).
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Open the basket, shake the shrimp well to redistribute, and continue cooking for another 2 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.
- If desired, immediately toss the hot shrimp with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- For best results, cook in batches if you have a small air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
- If your shrimp are very large, you may need to add 1-2 minutes to the total cook time.
- You can substitute the seasoning blend with your favorite dry rub.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 220