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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are a delicious and easy appetizer, light lunch, or dinner. You only need a few things on hand to make this dish and it’s done in just minutes!
WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
I love easy recipes and using my air fryer and this is another of my new favorite easy ways to make shrimp.
You only need a handful of ingredients and they are done in less than 15 minutes!
You can make these yummy shrimp with or without seasoning, and either way you choose, they will disappear fast!
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INGREDIENTS
- 24 shrimp
- bacon
- Old Bay Seasoning
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Peel the shrimp and set them aside in a single layer on a baking sheet.
STEP 2
Sprinkle a small amount of Old Bay Seasoning over the peeled shrimp.
STEP 3
Cut the bacon slices into thirds. Carefully wrap a slice of bacon around the shrimp, taking care to tuck the bacon under the bottom of the shrimp. Repeat until all remaining shrimp are wrapped.
STEP 4
Prepare the basket of the air fryer with olive oil or with a nonstick cooking spray.
STEP 5
Add the bacon-wrapped shrimp in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Keep the bacon edge tucked under the shrimp.
Step 6
Air fry at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 9-10 minutes, or until fully cooked.
STEP 7
Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately.
I make this recipe in my Cosori Air Fryer. Depending on your oven size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes
VARIATIONS
Serve this shrimp in a salad, over a pasta, on top of a bowl of rice, or on skewers.
For extra heat or flavor, add a little cayenne pepper or chili powder to the shrimp.
EXPERT TIPS
- You can use jumbo shrimp or XL 21-25 frozen shrimp that has already been deveined and is ready to peel. You can also use fresh shrimp from the food counter.
- For this recipe, I leave the tails on, but you can take the tails off if desired. It’s all personal preference.
- I also use thinly sliced bacon for this recipe. The thicker bacon will be harder to wrap around the shrimp.
- You don’t have to preheat the air fryer or flip the shrimp for this recipe.
- All air fryers cook at different speeds and powers. Check your air fryer shrimp with a test portion of this recipe to ensure that the time fits your specific air fryer.
Are you new to air fryers? If you are, we have a great article about What is an Air Fryer. It talks about what you can make, how to use it, and more.
STORING AND REHEATING
Store any leftover bacon wrapped shrimp covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, place in the air fryer and cook at 320 degrees F for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
FAQs
Bacon wrapped shrimp are delicious all by themselves, but they are also delicious when served with Remoulade sauce, cocktail sauce, sweet chili sauce, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, or teriyaki sauce.
The bacon should be crispy, and the shrimp should be opaque and firm to the touch when they’re done. It’s essential to ensure that both the bacon and the shrimp are cooked through before serving.
Absolutely! Feel free to season the shrimp with your favorite spices or marinade before wrapping them in bacon. This adds extra flavor to the dish.
You can use any type of bacon you prefer, whether it’s regular, thick-cut, or even turkey bacon. Keep in mind that thicker bacon may require slightly longer cooking times.
You can if needed! I just gently tuck the bottom of the bacon underneath the shrimp, but you can add a toothpick for perfect looking bacon wrapped shrimp.
You are going to love serving this shrimp as a delicious appetizer, a main dish, or tossed with pasta. I can’t wait for you to try it!
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 24 shrimp
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 8 pieces bacon, thinly sliced, cut into thirds.
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp and set them aside in a single layer onto a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a small amount of Old Bay Seasoning over the peeled shrimp.
- Cut the bacon pieces into thirds. Carefully wrap the bacon around the shrimp, taking care to tuck the bacon under the bottom of the shrimp.
- Prepare the basket of the air fryer with olive oil or with a nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the bacon wrapped shrimp to the basket of the air fryer. Take care to keep the bacon edge tucked under the shrimp.
- Cook on 390 degrees for 9-10 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Are the shrimp cooked or raw in the beginning ?
These are fresh RAW shrimp that are wrapped in bacon and cooked together. 🙂