Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura from Frozen

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 g) frozen tempura shrimp
• optional dipping sauces (teriyaki, sweet and sour, hot sauce, hot mustard, etc.)

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Instructions 

• Remove the frozen tempura shrimp from the packaging. If there is a sauce packet, set the sauce aside.
• Place the frozen tempura shrimp in the air fryer basket/tray in a single, even layer (make sure they aren’t overlapping).
• Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 6 minutes. Flip the shrimp over.
• Continue to Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for another 2-4 minutes, or until crisped to your preference.
• If your frozen tempura shrimp came with a sauce, thaw the sauce in a bowl of hot water or thaw/heat according to manufacturer’s recommendation. Serve hot with preferred sauce.

Notes

Air Frying Tips and Notes: 

1. Cook Frozen – Do not thaw first.
2. Shake or turn if needed. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
3. If cooking in multiple batches, the first batch will take longer to cook if Air Fryer is not already pre-heated. Recipe timing is based on a non-preheated air fryer. 
4. Recipes were tested in 3.4 to 6 qt air fryers. If using a larger air fryer, the recipe might cook quicker so adjust cooking time. 
5. Remember to set a timer to shake/flip/toss as directed in recipe. 

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).