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