How long do you cook shrimp in the air fryer?

8 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway for even cooking.

Can you cook frozen shrimp in the air fryer?

Yes, cook frozen shrimp at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway.

How do you know when shrimp are done?

Done shrimp are pink, opaque, and curl into a C shape (not tight O).

Air Fryer Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Salt; for serving Lemon wedges

Air fry shrimp at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping at 4 minutes.

4.8(92 reviews)

Cook Temp

400°F

200°C

Total Time

minutes

Flip At

minutes

Servings

🌡️ Internal temp target: 145°F (63°C)

Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.

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Crispiness

5/10

Effort

2/10

Mess

2/10

Ingredients

1 lbLarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbspOlive oil
1 tspGarlic powder
1/2 tspPaprika
1/2 tspSalt
for servingLemon wedges

Instructions

1
Pat shrimp dry and toss with olive oil and seasonings.
2
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
3
Place shrimp in a single layer.
4
Cook for 4 minutes, flip, cook 4 more minutes.
5
Shrimp should be pink and opaque. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

28g

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

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