Frozen shrimp tempura cooks in an air fryer at 180°C (355°F) for 8~10 min. Preheat first, and flip once halfway. Batter puffed and browned, tail turned red
These are pre-fried, so the window is short. Leave them in too long and the shrimp itself dries into rubber — pull them the moment the colour is right.
Touching pieces fuse and tear their batter apart when separated. Leave gaps and cook large amounts in batches.
At a glance
| Temperature | 180°C (355°F) |
|---|---|
| Time | 8~10 min |
| Preheat | Yes |
| Flip | Yes |
| Doneness check | Batter puffed and browned, tail turned red |
| Adjusting for quantity | Touching pieces fuse and tear their batter apart when separated. Leave gaps and cook large amounts in batches. |
What usually goes wrong
- Going past ten minutes — the shrimp turns rubbery
- Letting pieces touch — the batter tears off
- Cooking from thawed — soggy batter