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Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer Recipe

Raw frozen shrimp cooked with a two-stage method that drains ice melt before adding garlic-paprika seasoning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw frozen large shrimp 21/25 count, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • chopped parsley and lemon wedges optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Clean mixing bowl
  • Silicone-tipped tongs
  • Thin-probe instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Confirm the frozen shrimp are raw, peeled and deveined. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if recommended.
  2. Place frozen shrimp in the basket and cook unseasoned for 3 minutes.
  3. Separate the pieces gently. Move them to a clean bowl and drain meltwater from the basket safely.
  4. Toss the partly thawed shrimp with oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
  5. Return to the basket in one layer and cook at 400°F for 4 minutes.
  6. Turn or shake, then cook 1 to 3 minutes more, until the thickest pieces reach 145°F and are opaque and pearly.
  7. Transfer to a clean bowl, toss with lemon juice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use raw frozen peeled shrimp, not precooked shrimp.
  • Season after the initial ice-loosening stage.
  • Cook in one layer and remove pieces as they reach 145°F.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.