Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
Learn how to cook shrimp in air fryer with this quick and easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp recipe, a delicious method to cook hot and crispy seafood.
All you need for this tasty side dish or main meal is your favorite brand of frozen breaded shrimp. You’ll cook up this Frozen Breaded Shrimp in the air fryer in less than 10 minutes for satisfyingly crispy results.
Everyone loves this mouthwatering recipe! Serve them with shrimp cocktail sauce or our tasty Lemon Garlic Aioli and a refreshing glass of Strawberry Lemonade. Or try our other tasty air fryer seafood like our Fish Sticks in Air Fryer.
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Why You’ll Love Frozen Breaded Shrimp in the Air Fryer
- The air fryer makes these quick!
- All you need is your favorite brand of shrimp for an easy recipe.
- You can use any breaded shrimp from plain to coconut.
- You can dip these in your favorite dipping sauce.
- You’ll get restaurant-quality texture in no time at all!
Ingredients
- Frozen Breaded Shrimp: I love using the SeaPak brand!
- Shrimp Cocktail Sauce: This is a foolproof dipping sauce for any shrimp dish or we even love dipping these shrimp in fry sauce.
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray: You’ll need this to spray the air fryer for easy cooking.
- Lemon Wedge: Lemon goes great with any seafood dish and this one is no exception.
Kitchen Tools
First, you need an air fryer, I love this one because it’s BIG and I can make all the shrimp at once. You will also need some kitchen tongs and a serving tray.
How To Cook Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer
- Preheat. The air fryer to 400°F.
- Add. The frozen breaded shrimp to the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Cook. The shrimp for 7 minutes adding more time for crispier shrimp.
- Serve. This dish with a side of shrimp cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge.
Expert Tips
- Dipping Sauce. You can dip this dish in a variety of dipping sauces. I love shrimp cocktail sauce or sweet chili sauce.
- Crispier Shrimp. Want your shrimp crispier? Keep them in the air fryer for a couple of minutes longer.
- Party Snack. Make this for a group of friends or family for an excellent and easy party snack.
- Large Batch. Easily make a large batch at a time to serve a larger crowd.
- Different Air Fryer: Not all air fryers cook the same and you may need to adjust your time depending on what brand you have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Cook your favorite shrimp in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 400°F.
No! The air fryer cooks frozen shrimp quickly and there is no need to defrost the shrimp beforehand.
You only need 7 minutes to cook the breaded shrimp. For crispier shrimp, add 1 minute at a time until the desired crispiness.
What To Serve With Shrimp
- Eat this as a fun after-school snack, or for a side dish with any main meal.
- Make this surf and turf by serving it alongside your favorite steak or chicken. Try it with our Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken.
- Make this with some other fun air fryer foods like frozen chicken wings and taquitos.
- Serve this at any party or get-together with other party foods like my ranch pretzels and no-bake cake batter truffles.
Storing & Reheating
- Store. Leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Reheat. Shrimp in the air fryer for that same crispy outside you had on day one.
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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 18 oz box of frozen shrimp
- non-stick cooking spray
- lemon wedges
- shrimp cocktail sauce
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the frozen shrimp to the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F for 7 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook for additional 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
- For crispier shrimp, add an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with a lemon wedge and shrimp cocktail sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Dipping Sauce. You can dip this dish in a variety of dipping sauces. I love shrimp cocktail sauce or sweet chili sauce.
- Crispier Shrimp. Want your shrimp crispier? Keep them in the air fryer for a couple of minutes longer.
- Party Snack. Make this for a group of friends or family for an excellent and easy party snack.
- Large Batch. Easily make a large batch at a time to serve a larger crowd.
- Different Air Fryer: Not all air fryers cook the same and you may need to adjust your time depending on what brand you have.
- Store. Leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Reheat. Shrimp in the air fryer for that same crispy outside you had on day one.
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