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Frozen Shrimp In Air Fryer

Nataliia
It takes just 5-15 minutes to cook frozen shrimp in air fryer without thawing. Along with the step-by-step recipe directions, I have included estimated cooking times for both raw and cooked frozen shrimp, tailored to different sizes for your convenience.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • Air fryer I used Ninja
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw frozen shrimp, peeled, with added salt (see notes below*)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon or lime, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, add frozen shrimp. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings (see notes below*). I also like to add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice.
  • Arrange the shrimp in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket every 3 minutes for even cooking.
  • Insert a meat thermometer in one of the largest shrimp. If it reads 145°F, the shrimp are ready. If not, cook for another minute and check again until they reach the correct temperature.

Notes

Extra Jumbo (16/20 per lb):
  • Raw Frozen Shell-On: 14-16 minutes
  • Raw Frozen Peeled: 12-14 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Shell-On: 8-10 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Peeled: 6-8 minutes
Jumbo (21/25 per lb):
  • Raw Frozen Shell-On: 12-14 minutes
  • Raw Frozen Peeled: 10-12 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Shell-On: 6-8 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Peeled: 4-6 minutes
Large (31/35 per lb):
  • Raw Frozen Shell-On: 10-12 minutes
  • Raw Frozen Peeled: 8-10 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Shell-On: 5-7 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Peeled: 4-6 minutes
Medium (41/50 per lb):
  • Raw Frozen Shell-On: 8-10 minutes
  • Raw Frozen Peeled: 6-8 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Shell-On: 4-6 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Peeled: 3-5 minutes
Small (51/60 per lb):
  • Raw Frozen Shell-On: 6-8 minutes
  • Raw Frozen Peeled: 5-7 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Shell-On: 3-5 minutes
  • Cooked Frozen Peeled: 2-4 minutes
Seasonings: before adding salt and seasoning, check the package if the salt has been already added to the shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalProtein: 22.7gFat: 9.9gSodium: 340mg
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