Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer

Name: Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 box frozen tempura shrimp (Trader Joes - 10 total shrimp, Seapak - 8 total shrimp)

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Say hello to easy and quick meals with crispy air fried tempura shrimp! Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer come out super crispy and delicious. Plus, they are ready in 10 minutes!

2 bowls of rice bowls with Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer with cabbage, cucumbers and different toppings and 2 toned sauces on a wood plank background with wood chopsticks.

Tempura shrimps are great when fried but they're even better cooked in the air fryer. This Air fryer tempura shrimp is light, crispy, and crunchy on the outside, and delicious. Plus, cooking frozen food in the air fryer is a great way to get that fried taste without all the added oil.

There are endless ways to enjoy Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer! Enjoy it by itself with some sauce for an easy appetizer/snack, or make a sushi inspired bowl with rice, seaweed, vegetables and toppings or upgrade your store bought ramen noodles or udon with the tempura shrimp!

Trader Joe's is known for their amazing selection of customer favorites. Check out my Air Fryer Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites, Trader Joe's Chocolate Cookie Butter Fondue or Trader Joe's Crudité Platter.

A white bowl with Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer with sriracha mayo, sweet soy sauce, thinly sliced red and green cabbage, cucumber, rice and seaweed. Thick sweet sauce is being drizzled on top and a pair of chopsticks on the side.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

Quick and easy! Using frozen Tempura Shrimp saves time.
A healthy-ish alternative to traditional deep-fried shrimp. No extra oil needed.
Easy appetizers OR can be used for delicious and simple meals.
Super crispy and crunchy!
Endless ways to use tempura shrimp
Ready in 10 minutes

Ingredient Note

2 boxes of shrimp tempura on a wood plank background. The first top box trader joe's is a black and red box and the bottom one is the seapak white and blue box.

All you need is a box of frozen Tempura Shrimp. Check your local grocery store OR Trader Joe's.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Frozen tempura shrimp placed in an air fryer basked. In the upper left corner is a white '1' in a dark red square.

ARRANGE - Place the frozen tempura shrimp in the air fryer basket and arrange them in a single layer so they are not overlapping.

Crispy air fried tempura shrimp placed in an air fryer basked. In the upper left corner is a white '2' in a dark red square.

COOK - Air fry frozen tempura shrimp for 8- 10 minutes at 400°F. Flipping the shrimp at least once, halfway to ensure even crisping.

A white bowl with Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer with sriracha mayo, sweet soy sauce, thinly sliced red and green cabbage, cucumber, rice, thin jalapeno and white sesame seeds. Another bowl is off in the background with 2 pairs of chopsticks on a wood table and a white marble background. In the upper left corner is a white '3' in a dark red square.

COOL & SERVE - Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving with your choice of dipping sauce OR enjoy in ramen, udon or with rice

Expert Tips

No extra oil needed! There is no need for oiling your air fryer basket with these frozen tempura shrimp, they are oily enough on their own.

Flip Halfway Through - Flip the shrimp at least once halfway during the cooking process to ensure the tempura shrimp is cooked evenly.

Cooking Time Can Vary - Not all air fryers are the same! You may to watch your food closely toward the end of the cooking cycle. You maybe need to adjust your time by a minute or two depending on these factors. Cook in batches if needed!

A hand holding chopsticks picking up a piece of shrimp tempura. A white bowl with Frozen Tempura Shrimp in Air Fryer with sriracha mayo, sweet soy sauce, thinly sliced red and green cabbage, cucumber, rice, thin jalapeno and white sesame seeds.

Recipe FAQ

How should I serve Tempura Shrimp/ What sauce to serve wtih?

Tempura Shrimp can be served by itself simply with sauce OR can be added to dishes as quick and delicious protein like:
- Udon
- Ramen
- Rice
- Sushi Roll
- Sushi Rice Bowl (as pictured) with cabbage, rice, jalapeno, seaweed, cucumber, sweet soy glaze, sriracha mayo and sesame seeds. Other toppings can be - seaweed salad, avocado, carrot, edamame, corn, crab salad, radish.

Do I need to thaw my frozen tempura shrimp?

Nope, no need to thaw. Just place them into the air fryer.

What kind of air fryer do I use?

I have a Ninja 4 qt air fryer! It's perfect for two people. However, there are so many great options for air fryers. Check out Amazon or Target.

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