Why this recipe is a new staple for us
- No planning or thawing necessary, we just season the frozen shrimp and air fry them!
- Usually we use the simple seasoning mix in the recipe, but we’ve also used it with a pre-packaged seafood seasoning (Old Bay) and it’s amazing!
- We love that shrimp pairs well with just about any side so it’s the perfect weeknight dinner (especially when you don’t have plans and need to get something on the table quickly)!
Related –>> Check out this Easy Air Fryer Frozen Salmon (No Thaw!) and our Juicy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts.
How to make frozen shrimp in the air fryer (step-by-step)
Ingredient & recipe notes
- Shrimp size – We used 51-60 size shrimp for 8-9 minutes. Size 21-30 will cook in about 10-12 minutes.
- Seasonings – We used smoked paprika, thyme, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and sea salt. You can really use any of your favorite seasoning combos though. We also love using just salt and Italian seasoning for something super simple.
- Preheat your air fryer – Don’t skip this step. Even if your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function. Just get it going for 5 minutes before you put the frozen shrimp in for the most even cooking.
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No Thaw Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp (In 15 Minutes!)
Delicious, perfectly cooked shrimp from frozen to your plate in under 15 minutes. We've got the best method for a flavorful, minimal effort weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen shrimp, peeled and deviened, We used the 51-60 size for this recipe, see recipe notes below.
- 2 tbsp olive oil, (or use an oil spray)
For the seasoning:
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, (adjust to suit your taste or omit if you don't want any spice)
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit. Even if it doesn't have a preheat function, preheat it for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer preheats, mix up the seasonings in a small bowl or ramekin.
- Dump the frozen shrimp in a bowl and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat. Then, sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the shrimp and toss to coat again.
- Add the frozen shrimp to the air fryer in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping or shaking halfway to ensure even cooking.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Notes
We used size 51-60 shrimp and they cooked in about 8-9 minutes.
Size 21-30 shrimp should cook in about 10-12 minutes.
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