Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
Air fryer frozen shrimp from frozen — no thawing. Exact temps and times for raw, pre-cooked, and breaded shrimp, plus the pause-thaw trick that keeps them juicy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) frozen shrimp
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 tsp Old Bay, Cajun, or lemon-pepper seasoning
- Lemon wedges and cocktail or bang bang sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- For raw frozen shrimp: air fry 2-3 minutes to thaw, then pat dry, toss with oil and seasoning.
- Cook at 400°F for 5-6 minutes more, shaking halfway, until curled into a loose C.
- For pre-cooked shrimp: reheat at 390°F for 3-4 minutes. For breaded: 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately with lemon and sauce.