Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer

You can easily cook frozen shrimp in your air fryer. No need to defrost in advance and you will have a great appetizer or topping for pasta in minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 wedges fresh lemon
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

Step 2

While the air fryer is heating, separate frozen shrimp if necessary and knock off any ice crystals that may have developed with a spoon.

Step 3

Place a single layer of frozen shrimp, about 1/2 pound, in the cooking area of the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 4

Combine melted butter, seafood seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

Step 5

When the timer sounds, brush each shrimp with seasoned butter, turn over, and brush the other side as well. Air-fry until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 more minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

Step 6

Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.