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Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer

How to make frozen shrimp in an Air Fryer. Our quick & easy recipe features frozen shrimp, butter, lemon, parsley, garlic and chili.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen shrimp in air fryer
Servings: 4
Calories: 173kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • French knife
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 400 g Frozen Shrimp
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Ideally if you have the time, remove frozen shrimp from the freezer 20-30 minutes before you want to start cooking them.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 F.
  • Place frozen shrimp in air fryer basket, spaced apart so they don't touch. Cook for 7-8 minutes.
  • Remove semi-cooked frozen shrimp from the air fryer and scrape into a mixing bowl. Drizzle over melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, minced garlic, chili flakes and salt and pepper. Using a spatula to toss the shrimp so they are fully incorporated.
  • Return shrimp to the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy.
  • Remove cooked shrimp from the air fryer and return to the mixing bowl. Toss in the remaining sauce to coast and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 96mg