Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Air Fryer Recipe

Succulent Bacon Wrapped Shrimp air fryer recipe is the most delicious and the easiest appetizer to make in the air fryer. Minimal ingredients and a few minutes of cooking.

Ever wondered what to do with fresh shrimp? This bacon wrapped shrimp air fryer recipe is simple yet impressive, guaranteed to wow your guests, and ready in under 20 minutes. Read on to discover how to devein shrimp and cook it to crispy, juicy perfection in the air fryer.

Bacon-wrapped shrimp is tender and juicy meat with crispy bacon. You’ll love the way the slight sweetness of the succulent shrimp balances out the salty bacon and how the whole thing comes together to create a delicious air fryer appetizer.

Unlike many shrimp and bacon recipes you’ll find, you won’t need to add any oil to get the crispy finish that we’re all looking for when we make anything with bacon. All the great taste, with less added fat. This air fryer recipe is wonderful as an appetizer or part of the main meal—a Keto-winner recipe you can make over and over again.

Ingredients

Jumbo shrimp raw: If you don’t live close to the coast, you can use previously frozen shrimp and make sure to defrost before starting with this recipe.

Bacon: When selecting your bacon, be sure to choose a cut that isn’t too thick. Thick bacon will take too long to cook, and you risk over-cooking the shrimp.

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

How to make the recipe

First: pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel. Cut the bacon in half lengthwise Wrap each shrimp with one strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

Next: place the shrimp in the air fryer basket and cook to 370ºF for 8 minutes turning halfway through or until the bacon is slightly crispy.

Finally: Serve and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!

Recipe tips

• You can prepare your bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp 30 minutes before cooking and keep them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to put them in the air fryer.
• You can leave the tails on the shrimp if you like. Whether to remove the tails is a personal choice and won’t affect the cooking time.

How long to cook bacon wrapped shrimp in an air fryer

It only takes eight minutes to cook your bacon wrapped shrimp in the air fryer! Brilliant for when you have hungry guests waiting. Be sure to turn them once throughout the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly.

What to serve with bacon wrapped shrimp

Bacon wrapped shrimp appetizers are a great way to whet the appetite for dinner; serve them up with your favorite dipping sauce. You could also try creating bacon wrapped shrimp skewers if you plan to have a buffet-style meal.

How to reheat bacon wrapped shrimp in an air fryer

You can reheat your bacon-wrapped shrimp in either the oven or the air fryer. Always ensure that it’s fully defrosted before reheating.

• In the air fryer: Heat the air fryer to 300°F and heat for 2 minutes on each side. Check that the shrimp is piping hot throughout before serving.
• In the oven: Put the bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp in a tray and cover with aluminum foil. Heat for 15 minutes at 300 degrees.

 

How to devein raw shrimp?

• Begin by pulling off the head and legs.
• Then, remove the shell by pulling it off the head end with your fingers. Don’t throw the shells away! Instead, seal them in a plastic bag and store them in the freezer. You can use them to make stock later.
• Take a paring knife and use it to cut along the shrimp’s back where you can see the dark blue or black vein so that you can get to it. Don’t worry about this step if you can’t see a vein.
• Using either the tip of the knife or your fingers, remove and discard the vein.

How to rinse shrimp?

Place the shrimp in a bowl with cold water to cover the shrimp, remove from the water and pat dry. This helps to remove any loose hell bits or gunk from their inside.

How to defrost shrimp?

• The safest way to defrost any seafood is to move them to the refrigerator and thaw it overnight.
• With that being said, most of us forget to move to the fridge, so I always use the water method when needed.
• Fill a bowl with cold water and place the frozen shrimp in the water. Move the bowl to the refrigerator until the shrimp are defrosted. Or you can let the bowl in the sink and defrost by changing the cold water every 30 minutes.

Once the shrimp have been defrosted, then you’re ready to make the best bacon wrapped shrimp recipe in the air fryer.

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