Easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

Dinner is ready in a flash with this air fryer frozen shrimp recipe (no thawing needed!). Perfect for busy parents, it delivers juicy, kid-approved protein in just 15 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound frozen large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon, plus more for serving.)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
2. 2Meanwhile, juice the lemon and mince the garlic. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves garlic (minced), and 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning in a large bowl. Add 1 pound frozen large shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat each piece evenly.
3. 3Transfer the frozen shrimp to the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving room for air to circulate between each shrimp. Close the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, stopping halfway to shake the basket and rotate the shrimp around a bit. Check the shrimp near the end of cooking time and remove them as soon as they’re done cooking. They should be light pink and opaque.
4. 4Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce, or any other dipping sauce you enjoy.