Looking for a quick and tasty way to cook shrimp? This easy air fryer shrimp recipe is perfect for a fast meal. You can cook frozen shrimp straight from the freezer with minimal preparation!
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen shrimp
How to Cook Shrimp in an Air Fryer
1. Prepare the Shrimp
No need to defrost the shrimp! Put the frozen shrimp straight into the air fryer basket.
2. Air Fry the Shrimp
Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes if the shrimp is pre-cooked, or for 10 minutes if the shrimp is raw. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure the shrimp cook evenly.
Cooking Tips
Defrosting Not Required
You don’t need to thaw the shrimp before cooking. Just pull them from the freezer and add them to the air fryer basket!
Adjusting for Fresh Shrimp
If using fresh shrimp, reduce the cooking time and temperature to prevent overcooking and drying out the shrimp.
Choosing Frozen Shrimp
When buying frozen shrimp, check the bag to see if they are cooked or raw and whether they have tails. Choose according to your preference!
