How to Cook Frozen Raw Shrimp in Air Fryer?

Here is an easy and quick process to cook frozen raw shrimp in the air fryer. The only thing you need to do is go to the store and purchase the product you prefer or take the frozen shrimp that you prepared at home, then spend a few minutes preparing this tasty dish.

How long to cook frozen raw shrimp?

You need to consider the power of your air fryer since even at the same temperature, the results can differ from one model to another. The cooking time of shrimp is shorter than that of other frozen foods. For instance, at 370ºF (188ºC), it might take 10-12 minutes. If you would like more details, please see the cooking chart below for specific brands of air fryers.

When frying, colossal, jumbo, large, medium or small shrimp may require different cooking times based on their size.

Can you cook frozen raw shrimp in the air fryer?

Yes, you can cook frozen raw shrimp in an air fryer either raw or precooked. In the air fryer, shrimp are very easy to cook as with any frozen food. It’s the easiest way to reheat frozen shrimp, and you’ll be amazed by how fast and clean it is.

How to cook frozen raw shrimp?

Follow the next steps for air fryer frozen raw shrimp:

1. Remove the raw shrimp from the freezer.
2. Combine all ingredients, garlic, black pepper, salt, and any other of your preference.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the raw shrimp and combine.
4. Place them in the air fryer without defrosting at 370ºF (188ºC).
5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, then turn them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
6. Serve and enjoy!

If you would like to purchase frozen raw shrimp at the supermarket, here are some brands and products to choose from:

• Great Value, frozen raw large peeled & deveined, tail-off shrimp.
• Great Value, frozen raw colossal peeled, deveined, tail-on shrimp.
• Walmart seafood, wild gulf medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined.

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Frozen Raw Shrimp in Air Fryer [No Breading]

Here is an easy and quick process to cook frozen raw shrimp in the air fryer. The only thing you need to do is go to the store and purchase the product you prefer or take the frozen shrimp that you prepared at home, then spend a few minutes preparing this tasty dish.

Prep Time3 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fried, air fryer, frozen food, seafood, shrimp

Servings: 2

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

• 400 g frozen raw shrimp
• pinch of salt
• ¼ teaspoon minced black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground garlic cloves or powder
• olive oil or non-cooking spray

Instructions

• Blend all seasonings, salt, black pepper and garlic. Then, rub the frozen raw shrimp with the mixture of flavorings.
• Spritz olive oil or non-cooking spray over the seasoned shrimp, and combine.
• After that, put the frozen raw shrimp in the air fryer and cook at 370ºF (188ºC) for 10-12 minutes. It's not necessary to thaw them. According to the air fryer you have, cooking times may vary.
• Turn the raw shrimp over halfway through cooking with tongs or gently shake the basket. Maintain an eye on the process and check out until cooked through.
• Serve with lemon, sauce, spritz chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Calories were estimated using an online nutrition calculator. As a rough guide, it is not intended to replace the advice of a professional dietitian. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

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