How long to cook prawns in an air fryer
Fresh, air fry at
200°C
for 3 to 4 min (16 jumbo prawns (165g)).
Source: Ninja's AF200UK chart.
What each source says
| Who says | How much | Temp | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja's AF200UK chart Fresh |
16 jumbo prawns (165g) Peeled, tails on |
200°C | 3 to 4 min | Oil: 1 tbsp. |
| Ninja's AF100UK chart Fresh |
16 large prawns Peeled, tails on |
200°C | 7 to 10 min | Oil: 1 tbsp. |
Sources tested different amounts in different machines, which is why the times don't match. Go by the row closest to how much you're cooking.
Getting it right
- Ninja recommends 3 minutes of preheating. (Ninja's AF100UK chart)
- For even browning, spread food in an even layer with no overlapping. (Ninja's AF100UK chart)
- Shake the food at least twice during cooking. (Ninja's AF200UK chart)
- Cook a smaller amount for less time and a larger amount for longer, and check often. (Ninja's AF100UK chart)
- Start checking 2 minutes before the time is up, and make sure food has reached a safe temperature. (Ninja's AF200UK chart)
Cooking something with only oven instructions on the pack? Try the oven to air fryer converter. Two things to finish at once? The dual basket timer tells you when to start each.
Every time on this page is copied from the linked source, checked 2026-10-29. Pack instructions are as printed for that product. Other brands of the same food can differ. All our sources.
More fish and seafood
- Salmon fillets: 200°C, 8 to 10 min
- Cod fillets: 200°C, 8 to 10 min
- Fishcakes: 180°C, 16 min
- Fish fingers: 180°C, 14 min
- Breaded fish fillets: 200°C, 20 to 22 min
- Battered fish: 180°C, 15 min
- Scampi: 180°C, 12 min
- Prawn tempura: 190°C, 8 to 9 min
- Popcorn shrimp: 200°C, 9 to 11 min
- Lobster tails: 190°C, 5 to 8 min