Name: Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 pound; Unsalted butter, melted - 4 tablespoons; Seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) - ½ teaspoon; Cayenne pepper - ⅛ teaspoon; Chopped fresh parsley (Optional) - 1 teaspoon; Fresh lemon (Optional) - 4 wedges

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer

1. Frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 pound

2. Unsalted butter, melted - 4 tablespoons

3. Seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) - ½ teaspoon

4. Cayenne pepper - ⅛ teaspoon

5. Chopped fresh parsley (Optional) - 1 teaspoon

6. Fresh lemon (Optional) - 4 wedges

How to cook deliciously - Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer

1. Stage

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

2. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Combine melted butter, seafood seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

5. Stage

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. Stage

Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.