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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

Air fryer frozen shrimp is made with Old Bay and lemon juice, so it's easy to whip up as an appetizer, snack, or even a quick dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen cooked large shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Break apart any frozen shrimp that are stuck together, then mix them with butter, Old Bay, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Make sure the mixture coats all of the shrimp.
  • Lay the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray and cook it for 6 to 7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through cooking. The shrimp is done when it's opaque all the way through and 145 degrees F.

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Notes

  • Always preheat the air fryer before adding the shrimp.
  • Shells can be left on or left off the shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp in a single layer for even cooking. Cook in batches when needed.
  • Flip the shrimp halfway through air frying so the shrimp will crisp up on all sides.
  • Add a fresh squeeze of lemon right before serving.
  • Reheat any leftover shrimp in an air fryer preheated at 350 degrees for about 2 to 3 minutes until warmed thorough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 1535mg