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    Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

    Posted: Dec 23, 2020 Last Modified: Feb 19, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The perfect snack or appetizer, frozen popcorn shrimp is so easily made in the air fryer! Here’s how I make Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp from frozen.

    Breaded popcorn shrimp on a white plate with a serving of ketchup.

    I may be a little obsessed with my air fryer. I use it for popcorn chicken, tater tots, and lately, popcorn shrimp. Ever since I realized Walmart had $9 popcorn chicken, I was thrilled to stock up on it and into the air fryer it went!

    The first time I shared making pre-made breaded popcorn shrimp in the air fryer in my IG stories, I got some DMs about how to cook frozen breaded shrimp in air fryer so while it’s not super complicated, I thought I’d share it on the blog! Cooking frozen breaded shrimp in air fryer is super simple, you’ll see!

    Why You’ll Love This

    • It’s easy. Like with a lot of air fryer recipes, I just pop it into the air fryer, set the timer, shake it at the halfway through, then it’s pretty much done.
    • It’s fast. I love air fryer popcorn shrimp since it cooks must faster than the oven. How long to cook breaded shrimp in an air fryer? In less than 10 minutes you can make frozen fried shrimp in air fryer!
    • It goes with everything! I love making popcorn shrimp because it goes with everything. Have it as a snack, an appetizer, or as part of a meal!

    Which Air Fryer Do I Use?

    My air fryer is the Philips XXL air fryer. It doesn’t require pre-heating which is why I love using it.

    What You Need for Air Fryer Fried Shrimp

    Walmart Great Value Uncooked Breaded Popcorn Shrimp.
    • uncooked breaded popcorn shrimp
    • optional: olive oil spray (I’ve done it with and without it!)

    How to Make Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer

    • frozen breaded popcorn shrimp inside an air fryer basket.
    • breaded popcorn shrimp inside an air fryer basket.
    • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with a bit of oil if you’d like.
    • Add in half of the package of the frozen breaded popcorn shrimp to the air fryer.
    • Air fry the pre-made breaded popcorn shrimp at 400F for 8 minutes, shaking the basket at the halfway mark.
    • Serve when done or repeat with the rest of the packaged shrimp. It should look golden and crispy!

    Tips and Notes

    • I like to make mine half a bag at a time. If you want to air fry the whole bag, then I have to increase the time.
    • I usually double check the internal temperature of the breaded shrimp with an instant read thermometer. Shrimp is ready only it’s reached 74C (165F).
    Breaded popcorn shrimp in an air fryer basket.

    What to Serve with Breaded Popcorn Shrimp

    Here are a few ideas of what to use your air fryer popcorn shrimp in!

    • serve on their own
    • serve with chips and salsa
    • serve with tacos
    • serve it on a bed of rice as a rice bowl or noodles
    • stir fry it and turn it into a meal prep
    • dip ideas: ketchup, chipotle mayo, spicy mayo, honey dijon, creamy garlic, plum sauce, tartar sauce, etc.
    Breaded popcorn shrimp on a white plate with a serving of ketchup.

    Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

    The perfect snack or appetizer, frozen popcorn shrimp is so easily made in the air fryer! Here’s how I make Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp from frozen.
    5 from 27 votes
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    Prep Time: 0 mins
    Cook Time: 8 mins
    Total Time: 8 mins
    Servings: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • olive oil spray, optional
    • 1 bag uncooked breaded popcorn shrimp, 625 grams per bag

    Instructions

    • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with a bit of oil if you’d like.
    • Add in half of the package of the frozen breaded popcorn shrimp to the air fryer.
    • Air fry the pre-made breaded popcorn shrimp at 400F for 8 minutes, shaking the basket at the halfway mark.
    • Serve when done or repeat with the rest of the packaged shrimp. It should look golden and crispy!
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Canadian

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    This is the air fryer I use. I love how large this air fryer is! It can fit a whole chicken or 2 bags of frozen French fries!
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    1. Mindy

      June 23, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Came out perfectly!

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