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Air Fryer Frozen Tempura Shrimp

Read First: Frozen tempura shrimp comes in two styles: completely cooked and raw. Make sure you know which style of frozen tempura shrimp you are air frying. Timing in recipe box is for pre-cooked frozen tempura shrimp. If cooking raw, frozen tempura shrimp, add a couple minutes more. If you aren't sure, start with the lesser time and you can always add another minute or two to make sure the shrimp is crispy. The extra crunch is always better! Other factors also influence how long it takes to cook. They vary in size, coating, pre-cooked or raw, so you’ll have to adjust timing. Smaller batches will cook quicker, and larger batches may need more time.
All air fryers are different and some cook much hotter than others. Once you cook your first batch, you’ll know more of what works for your model of air fryer and size of food.
Make sure to cook in just a single layer. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. frozen tempura shrimp
  • salt , to taste
  • black pepper , to taste
  • Optional for Serving - Sauce from frozen tempura shrimp package, lemon slices, your favorite dips (teriyaki sauce, sweet and spicy sauce, tartar sauce, hot sauce, ranch, BBQ sauce, aioli, mustard, etc.)

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Place the frozen tempura shrimp in the air fryer basket (you do not need to thaw the shrimp beforehand). (If it comes with a sauce, set sauce aside).
    Removing frozen tempura shrimp from packaging
  • Spread in an even layer (make sure they aren't overlapping). (No oil spray needed).
    Frozen tempura shrimp in an even layer in air fryer basket
  • Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 6 minutes. Flip the shrimp over.
    Flipping the shrimp over
  • Continue to Air Fry for another 2-4 minutes, or until it's cooked all the way through and crispy to your preference. Smaller batches will cook quicker, and larger batches may need more time.
    Cooked tempura shrimp in air fryer
  • If serving with a frozen sauce that often comes with the frozen tempura shrimp, thaw the sauce in a bowl of hot water or thaw according to package instructions. Squeeze into a serving bowl.
    Squeezing thawed sauce into a bowl
  • Season with salt & pepper if desired. Serve with optional sauce, lemon slices and your favorite dips.
    Dipping tempura shrimp into the sauce
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg