Description
This **Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp** recipe is quick, healthy, and foolproof—no thawing required! With just a few spices and under 15 minutes, you’ll have crispy, flavorful shrimp that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a protein-packed snack. Keto, low-carb, and family-approved, this is the easiest way to enjoy shrimp every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) frozen shrimp, deveined, tail-on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, drizzle frozen shrimp with olive oil and toss with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, parsley, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- No need to thaw shrimp—air frying from frozen keeps them juicy.
- Use raw frozen shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
- For variety, try Cajun, Old Bay, or lemon-pepper seasoning blends.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood, Air Fryer, Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb shrimp
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Keto Shrimp, Healthy Shrimp Dinner, Low Carb Air Fryer Recipes