Seapak Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer

Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp is amazing! Crispy on the outside and warm and tender on the inside, they are truly amazing!

If you were looking for the perfect way to cook up some frozen coconut shrimp, this is, it’s amazing, and serve it along aside a dipping sauce for absolute perfection.

Last week, I purchased Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp package, which is amazing pan-fried, so I decided to throw it into the air fryer to see how it did. My son came running and asked what I did to his shrimp because they were amazing—totally crispy exterior, awesome.

Today, I used a package of Frozen Coconut Shrimp from Trader Joe’s, but this recipe will work with any frozen shrimp.

Then to make it, it is best if you keep it frozen. My advice to everyone is that it should go from the freezer to the air fryer basket.

Because once it starts to defrost, it will get watery. Place them into the air fryer basket for 10 minutes at 390 degrees F, air fryer setting, shaking the basket several times.

If you have an air fryer oven, then use a pair of tongs and flip halfway. Plate and serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

Instructions
  1. Spritz the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Preheat your air fryer at 360ºF (182ºC).
  3. Put the frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. …
  4. Turn the coconut shrimp over halfway through cooking with tongs or gently shake the basket.

How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp

Like all of my air fryer recipes, this shrimp recipe is very quick and easy, requiring almost no prep time or extra work. The air fryer does all of the hard work for you and is ready in under 20 minutes!

Start by turning the fryer to 390F and spray the basket with a non-stick cooking spray. This will guarantee that none of your shrimp are going to stick to the basket.

Seapak Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer

Next, pour your bag of shrimp into the basket and spread them out in an even layer. Make sure that none are on top of each other so that they get crispy on all sides.

Seapak Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer

Cook for 4 minutes before flipping each shrimp over to the other side to cook. Cook for 4 more minutes.

Remove the shrimp from the basket and serve hot!

Seapak Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer

Why make frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer?

No need to turn on your oven. These shrimp cook in a small convection oven which takes only a fraction of the electricity and doesn’t heat up the whole house.

They get a much better texture. The texture of air fried food delivers a nice and crispy outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.

The shrimp cooks faster. Since the dry hot air is circulating quickly around the coconut shrimp, it will cook much faster than on the stovetop or in the oven.

No thawing needed. You don’t need to remember to pull frozen shrimp out of the freezer to defrost.

Can you put frozen shrimp in the air fryer? How do you cook frozen shrimp in an air fryer?

Yes, place the frozen shrimp into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 400 degrees F for 5 to 9 minutes.

The key is to shake the basket several times during the cooking process so it gets cooked evenly.

FAQ

How do you cook seapak coconut shrimp in an air fryer?

Preheat airfryer to 390°F. Arrange frozen shrimp in a single layer in basket. For 1 serving (7 pieces) or 2 servings (14 pieces), cook 8 minutes.

How long do I cook frozen coconut shrimp in an air fryer?

Instructions
  1. Spray the air fryer basket with a non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Put frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook coconut shrimp in the air fryer at 390F for 8 minutes, flipping the shrimp over halfway through the cooking time.

How do you cook seapak coconut shrimp?

Place the frozen breaded shrimp in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. After the 8 minutes are up, check the shrimp for crispiness.

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