Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer
Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer
Discover the ultimate joy of our frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer, whether you opt for a basket fryer or an oven-style one! This recipe is a winner, ready in just 8 minutes, promising a delightful dinner experience for your family.
Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp
While recovering from a foot injury, I’ve been leaning on simple meal choices, relying heavily on my air fryer. Luckily, everyone at home adores this frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer recipe!
In a mere 8 minutes of cooking time, this Trader Joe’s coconut shrimp air fryer recipe proves its efficiency and ease. It’s the ultimate choice! Grab a box of Seapak, Trader Joe’s, or any frozen coconut shrimp brand and fire up the air fryer.
Fond of coconut shrimp? You’ll likely fall for our Trader Joe’s air fryer shrimp tempura from frozen as well!
Why You’ll Love This!
Only requiring 8 minutes of cook time, our frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer is among the quickest dinner fixes!
No need for defrosting! Just place your frozen coconut shrimp in the preheated air fryer.
This air fryer frozen coconut shrimp recipe is versatile with any brand of frozen coconut shrimp you prefer, be it Trader Joe’s or Seapac.
Ingredient Notes for Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp
Unsurprisingly, our frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer recipe calls for just one ingredient – frozen coconut shrimp! Feel free to add your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- An Air Fryer – We used a Cosori XL basket style air fryer for this recipe, but an Instant Pot Omni Plus oven-style air fryer or a Ninja Foodi air fryer grill will work too.
- Tongs
How to Air Fry Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp
The ingredient list and cooking steps for air fryer frozen coconut shrimp are refreshingly short. After a swift preheat, we cook the frozen shrimp pieces, flipping once, and then they’re ready to serve.
Air Fryer Temperature:
To cook air fryer frozen coconut shrimp, start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
While many air fryer models have a preheat feature, if yours doesn’t, set the unit to 400°F and let it run for 5 minutes to reach the desired temperature.
How long to cook pre-cooked shrimp in air fryer?
Arrange the frozen coconut shrimp in a single layer within the air fryer basket, leaving space between each shrimp for even cooking.
Cook the shrimp for a total duration of 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking process.
To ensure proper doneness, check the shrimp after 8 minutes of total cooking time, as most air fryers cook uniformly.
Once cooked, promptly remove the shrimp and serve with your preferred dipping sauce.
Recipe Tips:
- Avoid defrosting the shrimp before cooking, as this recipe is tailored for cooking frozen shrimp.
- Ensure sufficient space for the frozen shrimp in the air fryer, allowing warm air to circulate evenly.
- Shrimp cooks quickly; prevent overcooking to avoid toughness and rubberiness. Monitor the shrimp during the last 1-2 minutes for optimal results.
- Various brands of frozen coconut shrimp, such as Trader Joe’s or Seapak, work well with this recipe.
- Suitable for both air fryer baskets and air fryer ovens.
FAQs
What to Serve with Coconut Shrimp?
Pair your air fryer coconut shrimp with a range of air fryer sides, like steak fries or frozen green beans cooked in the air fryer.
How do you make Trader Joe’s coconut shrimp with air fryer?
For Trader Joe’s coconut shrimp in the air fryer, preheat to 400F and cook the frozen coconut shrimp for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
How to reheat fried shrimp in air fryer?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat by preheating the air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes, then add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Preheating can be skipped by extending the cooking time by an extra minute or two.
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Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Rubber Tip Tongs
Ingredients
- 12 oz frozen coconut shrimp
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 5 minutes.
- Put the frozen coconut shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Leave space around the shrimps so that they cook evenly.
- Cook the shrimp for a total of 8-10 minutes and flip halfway through cooking. Check the shrimp for doneness after 8 minutes of total cooking time since all air fryers cook evenly.
- Remove the shrimp and serve it immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
• Ensure sufficient space for the frozen shrimp in the air fryer, allowing warm air to circulate evenly.
• Shrimp cooks quickly; prevent overcooking to avoid toughness and rubberiness. Monitor the shrimp during the last 1-2 minutes for optimal results.
• Various brands of frozen coconut shrimp, such as Trader Joe's or Seapak, work well with this recipe.
• Suitable for both air fryer baskets and air fryer ovens.
