Description
Quick and easy air fryer frozen shrimp recipe that delivers perfectly cooked, crispy shrimp in just minutes. Ideal for a fast snack or a protein-packed addition to your meals.
Ingredients
1 pound frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-on or tail-off
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss the frozen shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Place the seasoned frozen shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
Air fry the shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even crisping.
Check that the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. If needed, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes