Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer
Description
You can easily cook frozen shrimp in your air fryer. No need to defrost in advance and you will have a great appetizer or topping for pasta in minutes.
Ingredients
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1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
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4 wedges fresh lemon
Directions
1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
2
While the air fryer is heating, separate frozen shrimp if necessary and knock off any ice crystals that may have developed with a spoon.
3
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.
4
Combine melted butter, seafood seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
5
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.
6
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.