Best 8 Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Shrimp Recipes

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Get ready to indulge in a crispy, golden-brown delight with our air fryer frozen breaded shrimp recipes. These delectable morsels are the perfect appetizer, snack, or main course, offering both convenience and exceptional taste. Discover a collection of recipes that cater to various preferences, from classic to unique flavor combinations. Air fryers work their magic to create a crispy coating while keeping the shrimp tender and succulent on the inside. Explore recipes using different seasonings, coatings, and dipping sauces to elevate your shrimp experience. Find recipes that suit your dietary needs, including gluten-free and low-carb options. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish. Dive into the world of air fryer frozen breaded shrimp and embark on a culinary journey that promises satisfaction with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOW TO COOK FROZEN BREADED SHRIMP IN AN AIR FRYER



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If you've ever wondered How to Cook Frozen Breaded Shrimp in an Air Fryer, this is for you!! This hands off main dish made in the air fryer is so incredibly easy, with no extra oil required! Works for frozen breaded popcorn shrimp or jumbo butterfly shrimp! PLUS my recipe for Spicy Sweet Shrimp Dip!

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Mains

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 4

about 1 pound frozen breaded shrimp, such as popcorn shrimp
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha

Steps:

  • Open the package and add your desired amount of frozen breaded shrimp to the air fryer basket (try to skip all the crumbs if you can). Set the air fryer to 375F. Cook time will vary depending on size and quantity of frozen breaded shrimp:
  • For a whole bag of frozen popcorn shrimp (about 1 pound, pictured), air fry for 12-14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until shrimps are golden brown and sizzling.
  • For jumbo/butterfly shrimps, arrange 4-14 jumbo shrimps in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 8-10 minutes until shrimps are golden brown and sizzling.
  • (optional): Mix all the sauce ingredients together and serve with the crispy air fryer breaded shrimp!
  • Serve on tacos, as an app with dipping sauces, or as a main with slaw and Spanish rice. Best eaten right after being made, so only make as much as you need and keep the rest frozen.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Calories 407 calories, Fat 25g, Carbohydrate 31g, Protein 13g

HOW TO COOK FROZEN BREADED SHRIMP IN THE AIR FRYER



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How To Cook Frozen Breaded Shrimp In The Air Fryer. Your step by step guide to cooking air fryer frozen shrimp. Perfect starting point for learning everything shrimp in the air fryer. Includes lots of air fryer frozen breaded shrimp time and temps and lots of other useful frozen shrimp info.

Provided by RecipeThis.com

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Air Fryer
564 g Frozen Shrimp
Olive Oil Spray

Steps:

  • Remove your frozen shrimp from the packaging, carefully discarding any loose pieces of breading or batter.
  • Place your frozen shrimp into the air fryer. Though make sure they are not overcrowded and there is room for them to cook.
  • Spray the tops of your frozen breaded shrimp with olive oil.
  • Set the temperature to 180c/360f and the time for 10 minutes.
  • When it beeps serve with your favourite sides.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 100 g, Calories 284 kcal, Fat 5.3 g, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, Fiber 6.3 g

AIR FRYER FROZEN BREADED SHRIMP



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This air fryer breaded shrimp is amazing! Cook it straight from frozen, no need to thaw! This air fried breaded shrimp is so crispy, you'll love it!

Provided by MelanieCooks.com

Categories     Appetizer     Main Dish

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 lb frozen breaded shrimp

Steps:

  • Put frozen breaded shrimp in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400F for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Check shrimp for doneness and crispyness - if needed, cook for additional time in 3 minute increments, until ready (exact time depends on the size of shrimp and the amount).

AIR FRYER BREADED SHRIMP



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Perfectly seasoned crispy-fried shrimp in the air fryer. I like to keep the tails on to utilize as a handle but feel free to discard if desired. Serve with cocktail sauce or favorite dipping sauce.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
12 ounces large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place flour, Old Bay®, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Zip and shake to combine.
  • Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then back in the seasoned flour. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer; making sure to not overcrowd.
  • Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 4 minutes. Open the basket and spray any chalky spots with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 3 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 220.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 881.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

AIR FRYER FROZEN BREADED SHRIMP



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Here is an easy and quick recipe for one of my favorite seafood dishes. 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.

Provided by Yan

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 bag frozen breaded shrimp

Steps:

  • Spritz the air fryer basket with oil.
  • Preheat your air fryer at 350ºF (177ºC).
  • Put the frozen breaded shrimp in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. It's not necessary to thaw them.
  • Turn the breaded shrimp over halfway through cooking with tongs or gently shake the basket. Maintain an eye on the process.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER FROZEN BREADED SHRIMP



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If you love seafood, then you'll love cooking frozen breaded shrimp in your air fryer. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 12 minutes from start to finish, and the results are delicious! Plus, you can't beat the convenience of being able to cook this dish right at home. So why not give it a try today? You won't be disappointed!

Provided by ForkToSpoon.com

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner     Lunch     Snack

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 package frozen breaded shrimp (any type or brand)

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes. Pour the contents into the air fryer basket.
  • Set the timer for 8 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 0.1 kcal, Protein 0.03 g, Fat 0.002 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Sodium 0.2 mg

FROZEN SHRIMP IN THE AIR FRYER



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I would love to say I plan every meal down to the last detail. Not! Sometimes, I have to create a "dinner on the fly," doing a quick run down of likely ingredients while I am stuck in traffic. On those occasions, there is really nothing faster than shrimp. I usually have a bag of raw, cleaned shrimp in the freezer, and let me tell you, they have saved dinner, from time to time! Easy, quick, and simple, these shrimp prepared in an air fryer become an appetizer with the addition of your favorite sauce, or the main event, atop a dinner salad, with a lovely vinaigrette.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Shrimp Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
4 wedges fresh lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • While the air fryer is heating, separate frozen shrimp if necessary and knock off any ice crystals that may have developed with a spoon.
  • Place a single layer of frozen shrimp, about 1/2 pound, in the cooking area of the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Combine melted butter, seafood seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • When the timer sounds, brush each shrimp with seasoned butter, turn over, and brush the other side as well. Air-fry until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 more minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 203.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 237.7 mg

AIR-FRYER BREADED SHRIMP



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Cooking spray
Optional: seafood cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt, dill weed and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and hot pepper sauce. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help adhere., In batches, arrange shrimp in a single layer in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

- For optimal results, ensure your air fryer is preheated to the desired temperature before adding the frozen breaded shrimp. - To prevent the shrimp from sticking to the air fryer basket, lightly grease it with cooking oil or use parchment paper. - Cook the shrimp in a single layer to promote even cooking and crisping. Overcrowding the basket can result in soggy shrimp. - Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure the shrimp cooks evenly on all sides. - Always check the internal temperature of the shrimp to ensure it has reached a safe 165°F (74°C) before consuming.

Conclusion:

Air-frying frozen breaded shrimp is a convenient and healthier alternative to traditional deep-frying methods. By following these tips and using quality ingredients, you can achieve crispy, golden-brown shrimp that are cooked to perfection. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, main course, or snack, these air-fried shrimp are sure to satisfy your cravings. Remember, experimenting with different seasonings and coatings can add variety and flavor to your air-fried shrimp. Don't be afraid to explore different recipes and techniques to find your perfect combination.

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