Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer
Frozen shrimp cook quickly in the air fryer with melted butter, seafood seasoning, and a touch of cayenne, creating tender, warmly spiced bites with fresh parsley and lemon. Serve them as an easy appetizer or spoon them over pasta for a fast meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- 2
While the air fryer is heating, separate the frozen shrimp if necessary and use a spoon to knock off any ice crystals that may have developed.
- 3
Place a single layer of frozen shrimp 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 it over, and brush the other side as well. Air-fry until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- 6
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
- Calories 221.69 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 22.83 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 9.56 g 3%
- Total Fat 11.18 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.85 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.42 mg High 70%
- Sodium 137.32 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.76 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 443.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 94.16 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 58.81 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Large Shrimp, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 221.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Large Shrimp, Lemon, Seafood Seasoning. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 221.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer healthy?
- Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 221.69 calories and 22.83 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 137.32 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.85 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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