• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Recipe Diaries
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Summer
  • Recipes
  • Press
  • About
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Summer
    • Recipes
    • Press
    • About
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Shrimp Cocktail

    Published: Nov 20, 2023 · Modified: May 15, 2025 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    A seafood dish or appetizer consisting of perfectly cooked shrimp that can be dipped in cocktail sauce. Perfect for any game day appetizer or Holiday party.

    Shrimp cocktail is probably one of my favorite appetizers at a party and can be a great 0 point snack to eat if you are following the blue or purple plan on myWW. For anyone doing Green, it will be 1 point per serving.

    Air fried shrimp wihth some cocktail sauce on a blue plate.

    This week has been a really good week! Yesterday I paid off my student loans and got my taxes sent out. Hope the week is going well for you guys. Sometimes I don't really know what recipe I'm going to make for this blog.  I'd like to get down to a certain posting schedule during the week but I don't think that's going to ever happen.  Most of the time I'm inspired by something I see on social media. Weight Watchers had posted a picture of shrimp cocktail on their  Instagram and that made me have a bad craving for this! It's even better when you got all the ingredients on hand.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love this Shrimp Cocktail
    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to Make Shrimp Cocktail
    • Air Fryer Shrimp Cocktail
    • Recipe FAQS
    • Air Fryer Shrimp Cocktail

    Why You Will Love this Shrimp Cocktail

    It's pretty easy to whip up if you get shrimp that are already peeled and deveined. Just toss them on a sheet pan and season them with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bake them at 400 degrees for only 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. I like to buy frozen shrimp at Sam's Club.

    To make the cocktail sauce zero points make your own version instead. The store-bought shrimp cocktail sauce is 3 smart points for ¼ cup but this version is 0 points if you use reduced sugar ketchup and prepared horseradish. Just go easy on that, cause it's super spicy.

    If you like easy appetizer recipes try Baked Shrimp Boil Packets, Crack Dip, Cranberry Baked Brie, or Simple Smoked Salmon Dip.

    Ingredients Needed

    Ingredients needed for shrimp cocktail.
    • Deveined shrimp - is a popular seafood that is enjoyed all over the world. There are many different types of shrimp available, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Some of the most popular types of shrimp include white shrimp, black tiger shrimp, pink shrimp, and brown shrimp.
    • salt and pepper - to taste
    • Lemon - This adds a nice burst of citrus flavor to the marinade to help enhance the choice of protein. Use freshly squeezed over bottled juice. 
    • For the Sauce
    • Reduced sugar ketchup - can sub regular ketchup if you don't count calories or points.
    • Prepared horseradish - is a condiment made from the root of the horseradish plant. It is commonly used as a flavoring for meats, sandwiches, and sauces.
    • Worcestershire sauce - Adds a savory, umami flavor to dressings. It is commonly used in Caesar salad dressing, as well as in dressings for steak salads and other meat-based salads.
    • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    How to Make Shrimp Cocktail

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place shrimp on baking sheet and season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

    Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. While the shrimp is cooking make the cocktail sauce.

    Skip to this step if making in air fryer.

    Air Fryer Shrimp Cocktail

    Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.

    Step 2: Place seasoned shrimp in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Let the shrimp air fry for 4 to 6 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle.

    Shrimp in a single layer in an air fryer basket.

    Step 3: Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and whisk until well combined. When the shrimp come out of the oven squeeze some lemon juice on top of the shrimp. Enjoy.

    Ketchup, Sauce, and Horseradish mixed together in a bowl.

    Recipe FAQS

    Whenever I make shrimp cocktail, I'll serve it on a night platter and have other appetizers with it like smoked cocktail weiners, crab dip, or smoked salmon dip.

    How to store leftover shrimp cocktail?

    Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic,  whatever!  Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container before putting it in the freezer or fridge. 

    What can I serve this shrimp with?

    Shrimp cocktail is great for having an appetizer night. Whenever I make shrimp cocktail, I'll serve it on a night platter and have other appetizers with it like smoked cocktail weiners, crab dip, or smoked salmon dip.

    • Air Fryer Ham
    • Air Fryer Little Smokies
    • Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
    • Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls

    If you tried this Air Fryer Shrimp Cocktail orany other recipe on my website, please please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you! Follow along on Tiktok @jennarecipediaries

    Want to Save This Recipe?

    Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!

    Save Recipe

    By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Recipes Diaries.

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

    Air Fryer Shrimp Cocktail

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 1 review
    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 10min
    • Cook Time: 10min
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    A seafood dish or appetizer consisting of perfectly cooked shrimp that can be dipped in cocktail sauce. Perfect for any game day appetizer or Holiday party. 


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 20 peeled and deveined shrimp
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 lemon
    • For the Sauce
    • 2 oz of reduced sugar ketchup
    • 1 tsp of prepared horseradish
    • 1 tsp of lemon juice
    • ⅛ tsp of worcestershire sauce

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place shrimp on baking sheet and season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
    2. While the shrimp is cooking make the cocktail sauce. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and whisk until well combined. When the shrimp come out of the oven squeeze some lemon juice on top of the shrimp. Enjoy.

    Serving Size: 1 whole recipe 


    Notes

    myWW points: Blue: 0; Green: 1;  Purple: 0

    Points are calculated with the WW recipe builder app and not using the nutrition info. 


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @recipediariesww on Instagram

    More Air Fryer Recipes

    • Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
    • Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
    • Air Fryer Avocado Toast
    • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jenna says

      March 31, 2019 at 2:58 pm

      1 shrimp is a serving. I don't see why serving size is necessary since shrimp and the sauce are zero?

    2. Nina says

      March 31, 2019 at 9:51 am

      How many shrimp to a serving?

    3. MJ says

      April 25, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      I just bought shrimp today. Can't wait to try this recipe thank you all you recipe sounds so yummy! MJ

    4. Ben Myhre says

      April 12, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      I loooooooooove me some shrimp! An awesome thing about them is that they are so healthy. Not so much all the butter I put on them. 😉

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    Primary Sidebar

    Hey, I'm Jenna! I'm a graphic designer, photographer, and home cook from From Fargo ND. I love my Ninja Creami, Air Fryer, and Blackstone. I created this blog to share recipe tips and tricks with everyone, enjoy!

    More about me →

    Summer Recipes

    • Easter Crack
    • Peeps Cake
    • Trisha Yearwood's Country Quiche
    • Trisha Yearwood's Blueberry Pancakes
    • Cinnamon Roll Cake
    • Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carrots‏ and Potatoes

    Popular Recipes

    • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Roasted in Oven
    • Paula Deen's Crockpot Mac and Cheese
    • Tiktok Ramen with Soy Sauce and Brown Sugar
    • Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl
    • Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    My Other Site!

    • My other blog is Spoon and Spin and it's all about Ninja Creami recipes.

    Contact

    • Press
    • FAQ
    • Drop me a message!

    Copyright © 2022 Recipe Diaries