Air Fryer Teriyaki Shrimp

Ready in about 17 minutes.

Updated 7 September 2026

Sticky, glossy teriyaki prawns with a sweet-savoury glaze and a hint of ginger. The air fryer caramelises the sauce onto the prawns for a proper glazed finish.

Ingredients

  • 500 g large raw prawns, peeled
  • 4 tbsp teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds and spring onion, to garnish

Method

  1. 1Mix the teriyaki, soy, honey, ginger, garlic and sesame oil in a bowl.
  2. 2Toss the prawns in half the sauce and set the rest aside.
  3. 3Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F for 3 minutes.
  4. 4Air fry the prawns for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway, until pink and glossy.
  5. 5Brush with the reserved sauce in the last minute for a sticky glaze.
  6. 6Scatter with sesame seeds and spring onion to serve.

Tips for the best results

  • Do not tip in all the sauce at once or it can pool and burn.
  • Serve over steamed rice with stir-fried greens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and time for air fryer teriyaki shrimp?+

Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 6-8 min, toss halfway.

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