Step by step
- 1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- 2. Single layer. Arrange without crowding — air needs to reach every side.
- 3. Cook 7–9 minutes. Shake the basket or flip at the halfway mark.
- 4. Check doneness. Look for deep golden color and check a piece from the middle of the basket.
The tip that matters
Toss with oil and seasoning first; dry shrimp won't brown in such a short cook.
Times vary — here's why
Air fryers differ in wattage and basket size, so treat 7–9 minutes as a range, not a promise: check early the first time, then note what your machine needed. Quantity matters too — a full basket can add 2–3 minutes, and anything stacked will steam instead of crisp. Converting your own oven recipe instead? Use our air fryer conversion calculator.
More seafood
Salmon Fillets — or see the full air fryer cooking times chart.