Air fry shrimp at 400°F for 6–10 minutes, flipping once.

# Air Fryer Shrimp

- Temperature: 400°F
- Time: 6–10 minutes
- Flip: Yes
- Preheat: Yes
- Category: seafood
- Servings: Times based on large (21-25 count) shrimp.

## Safe internal temperature

- 145°F — USDA FSIS, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Fish & Shellfish — 145 degrees F (62.8 degrees C)” (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart)
- 74°C / 165°F — Health Canada, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Seafood — Shellfish and crustaceans, for example, crab, lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, oysters, scallops: 74°C (165°F). When cooking clams, mussels, oysters and scallops in shells, throw away any that don't open.” (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html)
- Where the authorities differ, cook to the stricter figure: 165°F.
- Always verify with a food thermometer.

## Steps

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on if desired. Pat dry, toss with oil and seasonings. Arrange in a single layer.
3. Air fry at 400°F for 6–10 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking.
4. Shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, curled into a C shape. Internal temperature reaches 145°F (USDA FSIS) or 74°C/165°F (Health Canada).

## Tips

- Use large or jumbo shrimp for best results — smaller shrimp overcook quickly
- Shrimp are done when they curl into a C shape and turn pink

## FAQ

### What temperature should I air fry shrimp at?

Air fry shrimp at 400°F for 6–10 minutes, flipping once.

### Do I need to flip shrimp?

Flip halfway through cooking.

### What internal temperature should shrimp reach?

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F per USDA FSIS and 74°C / 165°F per Health Canada.

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## Sources

- https://www.themediterraneandish.com/air-fryer-shrimp/
- https://preppykitchen.com/air-fryer-shrimp/
- https://thebigmansworld.com/air-fryer-shrimp/

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Last verified: 2026-03-04