12-Minute Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp: Juicy and No-Thaw Perfection
Cook shrimp directly from frozen in your air fryer for crispy edges and juicy centers in under 15 minutes. This easy, high-protein recipe requires minimal prep and is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or healthy appetizers.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 lb frozen raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, medium or large size)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (or cooking spray)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the frozen shrimp in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to lightly coat.
- In a small dish, mix together the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle this seasoning blend over the shrimp and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned frozen shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time (around the 5-minute mark).
- The shrimp is done when it is opaque throughout and has reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove immediately and serve hot for a quick, crispy air fryer dinner or appetizer.
Notes
- For a garlic parmesan flavor, add 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- If your shrimp are very large, you may need to add 1 to 2 minutes to the total cook time.
- This method works well for creating low carb air fryer shrimp meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (approx. 15 shrimp)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 280