Description
Quick and easy frozen shrimp cooked straight from the freezer in the air fryer, resulting in tender, lightly crisp shrimp perfect for fast meals or versatile recipes.
Ingredients
1 pound frozen shrimp (raw or cooked)
Spray cooking oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the frozen shrimp directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the shrimp with cooking oil and season with salt and pepper.
- For raw shrimp: air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For cooked shrimp: air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until heated through.
- Remove shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately or use as desired.
Notes
No thawing is required before cooking.
Avoid stacking shrimp to ensure even cooking.
Add spices like garlic powder, paprika, or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor.
Finish with lemon juice or zest after cooking for brightness.
Reheat leftovers briefly in the air fryer to avoid drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ pound shrimp
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
