Trader Joe's coconut shrimp in the air fryer comes out golden, crispy, and delicious. The sweet coconut breading gets crunchy on the outside and the shrimp stays juicy and succulent on the inside. This air fryer frozen coconut shrimp is full of tropical flavor and can easily be made for a quick snack, party appetizer, or dinner served with a few sides. These delicious breaded shrimp are air-fried to perfection in only 10 minutes.

This recipe for air fryer frozen coconut shrimp is great if you don't have time to make an appetizer for a crowd or want to add seafood to your family's dinner easily. You only need one ingredient - a box of frozen coconut shrimp.

Yes, this breaded shrimp can be made from scratch but it is even easier to buy it frozen. You don't have to spend time prepping or frying them and everyone is sure to love them.

Recipe ingredients

The great thing about this recipe is that you only need two ingredients and an air fryer. Super easy!

Box of frozen coconut shrimp. Can be found in the frozen seafood section of most grocery stores. I used the ones from Trader Joe's, but any brand will work for this recipe.

Oil spray. Just a little bit to keep the shrimp from sticking to the air fryer basket.

How to make air fryer frozen coconut shrimp

Once you get that delicious frozen coconut shrimp from Trader Joe's there is not much work you need to do. Open the plastic package of frozen shrimp. Spray air fryer basket with some oil spray, i used an olive oil spray. Lay coconut shrimp in even layer and place the basket back in to the air fryer.

Cook until shrimp is golden in color, about 10 minutes. There is no need to flip it during cooking, you can shake the basket once or twice though. Serve with tartar sauce, ketchup or sour cream mixed with minced garlic and dill (my favorite!).

How do I cook frozen breaded shrimp in the oven

If you don't have an air fryer, or would rather cook the shrimp in the oven, you can.

Just preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Then line a sheet pan with parchment paper or spray it with a little bit of cooking oil so the shrimp doesn't stick. Spread the shrimp out in an even layer. Bake for 10 - 13 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve hot.

Easy frozen air fryer appetizer

Trader Joe's is a great store to get fun and interesting new foods at affordable prices. This seafood appetizer is no different. While coconut and shrimp is not a new combination, it's super easy to make right out of the box, tastes great, and is reasonably priced.

At $6 a box for roughly 15 pieces of breaded shrimp, it makes a great snack or quick dinner. They are quick to make, so it's nice to keep a box or two in the freezer for a quick go-to meal.

Air fryer frozen coconut shrimp is healthier than deep-fried and they get crispier than cooked in the oven. The box has instructions for cooking these shrimp in the oven, but you might find that they are not as crispy as you would like and they can turn out a little soggy.

If you really want that crispy crunchy breading, cooking them in the air fryer is the way to go. You won't have to wait for the oven to preheat, and the breading will be much better. All around amazing results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leftovers

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Preferably in the air tight plastic or glass container or in the ziplock bag. Reheat in the air fryer at 400 degrees for couple minutes, until heated through and crispy again.

Recipe notes

1. Serve with ketchup, tartar sauce, BBQ sauce or sour cream mixed with minced garlic.
2. No need to flip shrimp during cooking.
3. Do not overcrowd the basket. 1 package should fit perfectly. If using more than one, cook in 2 batches.
4. If unsure if the shrimp is cooked, check the internal temperature. It should be at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit for fully cooked shrimp

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Hope you will like this Trader Joe's coconut shrimp air fryer recipe just like we do. Please rate the recipe if you make it and leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions. Or just want to talk!