Suitable for gluten free, low carb, and Keto diets. Weight Watchers points included. It is an easy recipe and simple to whip up elegant Air Fryer appetizer that you can use for holidays like Christmas, New Year appetizer, fancy dinners, and as a main dish. The crispy bacon wrapped around juicy shrimp is so easy to cook you can make this Air Fryer Shrimp Wrapped In Bacon as a perfect fast weeknight dish. Just as easy as these Air Fryer Shrimp or Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Easy appetizers that look impressive and taste great are what we all want when it comes to entertaining. And what could be better than a flavorful 4-ingredient dish that’s ready in just minutes? #amiright
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Ingredients Notes
Shrimp – you need large raw jumbo shrimp that have been thawed and peeled. If using fresh, then rinse and devein the shrimp first, and make sure to pat them dry. This exact recipe will not work with pre-cooked shrimp. Oil – use avocado oil, but can substitute for olive oil if you prefer.Seaoning – a teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning adds a ton of flavor.Bacon – this recipe calls for center cut bacon slices.
Ready to know how to make this bacon wrapped shrimp recipe? Gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!
How To Cook Bacon Wrapped Shrimp In Air Fryer
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Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F / 200 degrees C.Gently toss shrimp in a small bowl with the avocado oil and Old Bay seasoningCut the bacon slices in half lengthwise, and wrap one half of the bacon around each of the shrimp. Secure with toothpickPlace the shrimp in the air fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes, turning over halfway through cook time, until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp is cooked all the way through.Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Pat shrimp dry using a paper towel before wrapping bacon strips around them for cooking.Choose the same sized shrimp so they cook at the same rate. Put the wrapped shrimp in the air fryer seam side down.Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Arrange shrimp in a single layer with space between them on the air fryer tray. Cook any remaining shrimp in the next batch.Different air fryers operate slightly differently. Air fryer cooking times are an estimate, so it’s important to check your food for doneness and adjust as needed.
Delicious Variations
Add Heat – feel free to season raw shrimp with chili powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle flakes for heat before air frying.Swap the Bacon – you can use a different flavor of bacon or swap in turkey bacon instead.Add More Flavor – brush lightly with maple syrup, soy sauce, melted butter, olive oil spray, or more before air frying. You could also sprinkle on some brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, or other seasonings, to your taste.Top with Citrus – squeeze on some lime juice or lemon juice before serving.
Prep Ahead & Storage
Prep ahead – Wrap the cold bacon around the raw seafood and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking. Reheat – reheat for a minute or two in the preheated air fryer.
More Air Fryer Recipes You May Like
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Air Fryer Shrimp.Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp.Grilled Shrimp Salad.Grilled Shrimp Skewers.Easy Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich.Air Fryer Salmon Patties.Crispy Air Fryer Fish.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious appetizer with lots of things!
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, like this Bonefish Grill Copycat Bang Bang Sauce, 5 minute Honey Mustard Sauce, Pesto Aioli, sweet chili sauce, cocktail sauce, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, etc.To make this a main dish, serve with roasted vegetables, a salad, and a side of Instant Pot Rice or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Best Equipment To Use
The Best Air Fryer.Awesome Air Fryer Accessories.Handy mixing bowls.Measuring spoons.Spatula.Best ever sea salt flakes.
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