Dead Simple Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp (No Thaw Method)
Cook frozen shrimp directly in your air fryer without thawing. This method yields tender, plump shrimp quickly, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Place the frozen shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the shrimp. Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss gently to coat.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 390°F (200°C).
- Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on shrimp size. Shake the basket halfway through cooking (around the 5-minute mark).
- Check for doneness: shrimp should be pink, opaque, and curled into a C-shape. Small shrimp take about 8 minutes; large shrimp take about 12 minutes.
- Remove immediately and serve.
Notes
- For a garlic butter flavor, toss the cooked shrimp with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic after cooking.
- Use this shrimp for tacos, salads, or serve as an appetizer with cocktail sauce.
- If your shrimp are very large (jumbo size), you may need an extra 1-2 minutes of cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 85g (about 1/2 lb)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 250mg