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Shrimp in the Air Fryer
Temperature
400°F
205°C
Time
6–8
minutes
How to make it
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (205°C). A 2–3 minute preheat is optional but helps browning.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes. Shake the basket once or twice during cooking.
- Start checking at the 6-minute mark — air fryer models vary quite a bit.
Tip: Toss with oil and seasoning. They're done the moment they curl and turn pink.
Times assume a standard 1500–1800W basket air fryer. Compact or very full baskets can need 2–3 extra minutes; large oven-style units often finish a bit sooner.
Cooking from an oven recipe instead? The conversion calculator turns any oven temperature and time into air fryer settings.