Let me show you how to cook frozen popcorn shrimp in air fryer or Ninja Foodi so you can make them for your next quick meal! A kid favorite that is easy for anyone to get crispy right out of the freezer.
Need a quick meal some nights? Try this fun finger food dinner some time. So simple that even your teens can make it all on their own. Frozen foods are so much better than baked in the oven y’all. You will have to try this easy air fryer recipe and let us know if you agree.
Yes we did make homemade air fryer popcorn shrimp earlier this year but we don’t always have time to do that. I am sure you’re in the same boat as us sometimes. On those busy taxi driver days you need something hearty you can pour right out of the box and into your magic basket. Give it a few minutes and enjoy right?
This is just one of the many game changer meals we have discovered lately. Next to air fryer frozen fish sticks it’s out go to when we don’t get home until after the sun has gone down.
Tips: My Favorite models are the Cosori or making Ninja Foodi recipes with the lid that is attached.
It is best practice to put food into a hot basket. This is how to preheat air fryer first before adding your food so it becomes as crispy as possible. For best results, here’s a printable free air fryer cooking time chart here for your fridge.
How do you cook frozen SeaPak shrimp in air fryer?
You would follow these directions below no matter what brand you bought. The only difference in cook times would be because of the size. If larger than this one you would need to add a few minutes but typically boxed will take 10 minutes. Shaking the basket halfway thru is best.
Ninja Foodi Frozen Popcorn Shrimp
Because I do have 3 different types of fryers I can make this and another dish on the side in another. When Cooking frozen fish this way in a Foodi you need to use the lid that is attached to air fry. The other will pressure cook which in this case wouldn’t work, they would just become mush. For homemade you would want to follow our air fryer fried shrimp recipe which is fantastic but a lot more work for sure.
Can you double this recipe?
Note that this box was 18 oz. total. Spread out it didn’t overlap much, you want it in a single layer. Personally I wouldn’t do two boxes at the same time as I feel like doubling often times doesn’t get the crispy result you want. It’s better to do just one at a time, especially since it’s done so quickly.
You may have to increase the cooking time too if your contents are much more than what we showed here. There needs to be ample hot air flow throughout your air fryer basket to get that deep fried crunch.
How do you know when popcorn shrimp is done?
The outsides will be golden brown and crispy. The meat inside is precooked so you don’t really need to worry about that. For best results you should shake the basket so the hot air can touch every inch top to bottom.
Sauces That Pair Well
I always recommend preheating your machine for the ultimate outer texture. If you count that time this takes 15 minutes from start to finish, now that is fast! I keep a jar of cocktail sauce, ketchup or our Panda Express sweet and sour sauce to serve with this.
Frozen Popcorn Shrimp in Air Fryer Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 box popcorn shrimp, frozen, 18 oz. used
- 1 spray olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Pour frozen breaded shrimp into basket and shake so they are overlapping the least amount possible.
- Cook for a total of 10 minutes shaking basket after minute 5. If you want it really crispy spray with olive oil at the end and cook 1 additional minute.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Other Air Fryer Fish Recipes You’ll Love
We love making air fryer frozen shrimp without breading this way. You can cook white air fryer frozen fish perfectly this way. Add a second item into the mix and make air fryer fish and chips some night. And we have tips on how to cook frozen shrimp a number of different ways here too.
