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.
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
- 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
- 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).
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.
Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
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!
More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love
- Air Fryer Crispy Breaded Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Bagels
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mushroom
- Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
- Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chop
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Mindy says
Came out perfectly!