Popcorn Shrimp In Air Fryer – Air Fried Seapak Frozen Shrimp

Got a bag of Seapak popcorn shrimp? Cook it in the air fryer! Air fryer is the best way to cook frozen popcorn shrimp! Once you try air frying popcorn shrimp, you’ll never make it any other way!

Why You’ll Love Air Frying Seapak Popcorn Shrimp

Air fried popcorn shrimp comes out so crispy, it tastes just like popcorn shrimp from a restaurant! Crunchy breading on the outside, tender juicy shrimp inside – air fryer makes best popcorn shrimp ever!

Cooking frozen breaded popcorn shrimp in the air fryer is so much better then cooking it in the oven or microwave.  Microwave popcorn shrimp is going to have soggy breading – unacceptable!  Oven one will be good, but will take so much longer then air fryer – imagine waiting for the oven to preheat, dealing with a big baking sheet and waiting for it to cook – this is so yesterday! Air fryer doesn’t need preheating and cook things quicker then the oven, and crispier too!

Air frying frozen popcorn shrimp is the best method for busy cooks who like crunchy yummy food quick – period!

Air Fryer Instructions For Seapak Popcorn Shrimp

The only ingredient you need is frozen popcorn shrimp! Air fryer will cook it straight from frozen, so no need to defrost!

Just put frozen popcorn shrimp in the air fryer and air fry at 400F for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time (so shrimp cooks evenly).  That’s all there is to it!

Once popcorn shrimp is cooked, put it in a serving dish and enjoy right away, while it’s still hot! Yum!

What To Serve With Popcorn Shrimp

Popcorn shrimp can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish!  If serving as an appetizer, try these homemade dipping sauces:

• Sweet And Spicy Dipping Sauce
• Buffalo Sauce
• Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Popcorn shrimp is amazing sprinkled with some Parmesan cheese!

If serving as a main dish, here are some recipes that go really well with popcorn shrimp:

Salads

Serve popcorn shrimp with these easy salads for a balanced meal!

• Creamy Sweet Coleslaw
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Caprese Salad
• Best Ever Potato Salad

Potatoes

Popcorn shrimp goes really well with potatoes! Make potatoes or sweet potatoes from scratch using your air fryer, or use frozen french fries as a convenience option!

• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Air Fryer Potatoes And Onions
• Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
• Air Fryer Homemade Hashbrowns

Vegetables

Here are some ideas of vegetables you can serve with popcorn shrimp:

• Air Fryer Corn On The Cob
• Air Fryer Peppers And Onions
• Air Fryer Asparagus
• Air Fryer Broccoli

Rice And Pasta

You can add popcorn shrimp to rice and pasta dishes as a protein!

• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Instant Pot Pasta
• Mushroom Rice
• Pasta With Pesto

Bread

Warm and tasty bread is always welcome! Serve bread with popcorn shrimp and enjoy!

• Air Fryer Pillsbury Biscuits
• Air Fryer Frozen Breadsticks
• Air Fryer Garlic Toast
• Homemade Cornbread

How To Store And Reheat Air Fried Popcorn Shrimp

Air fried popcorn shrimp tastes best when eaten immediately, fresh from the air fryer! However, if you’ve got leftovers, you can store them and reheat later.

To store cooked popcorn shrimp, just put it into a food storage container with lid and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

To reheat cooked popcorn shrimp that has been stored in a fridge, you can use the air fryer again! Just put shrimp in the air fryer and air fry on 400F for 4 minutes, shaking halfway through the cooking time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these instructions work for other brands of frozen popcorn shrimp?

Seapak is the most popular brand of frozen popcorn shrimp, but will it work with other brands of frozen popcorn shrimp? Yes it will! These air fryer popcorn shrimp instructions will work with any brand of frozen popcorn shrimp, such as Gorton’s and Kroger.

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

No, I never preheat my air fryer!

What is the best temperature to cook frozen Seapak shrimp in the air fryer?

For the crispiest outside breading, I like to use the air fryer temperature of 400F. Air fryers differ through, and if you find that your air fryer browns the breading too much at 400F, try a slightly lower temperature such as 380F.  Once you find the best temperature for your air fryer, use it for all breaded foods.

Other Air Fryer Seafood Recipes You’ll Love

If you like air fryer frozn popcorn shrimp, check out these other easy air fryer recipes:

• Frozen Coconut Shrimp In The Air Fryer
• How To Cook Scallops In The Air Fryer
• Frozen Seafood Medley In The Air Fryer

See also:

• Air Fried Shrimp Fajitas
• Shrimp And Avocado Salad
• Shrimp Cucumber Cream Cheese Appetizer