If you are searching for easy yet delicious air fryer recipes, this air fried bacon wrapped shrimp recipe is perfect if you need an appetizer that takes a minimal amount of time. Only requiring two ingredients, bacon slices and shrimp, this delicious shrimp appetizer is not only great if you are short on time, but it is also very budget friendly.
This delicious appetizer is essential for game day. This air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp is the perfect addition to your menu and will save you a lot of time without sacrificing flavor because it is such an easy recipe. It is also great to make for Christmas, Thanksgiving or any of the holidays. They are also a great addition to summer barbecues as a side dish.
This was inspired by my Grilled Bacon Wrapped BBQ Jalapeno Poppers recipe on this site, and pairs well with this Potato Chips Nachos recipe.
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Ingredients
- frozen shrimp or fresh shrimp
- bacon
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Thaw the shrimp if frozen and peel off the shells. If using raw fresh shrimp just peel the shells off. Cut the slices of bacon in half.
- Step 2: Place a raw shrimp at the end of a piece of bacon. Roll the shrimp in the bacon. Place the bacon wrapped shrimp in the air fryer basket.
- Step 3: Air fry the bacon wrapped shrimp for 10 minutes at 390 degrees. Flip the shrimp. Air fry for another 5 minutes at 390 degrees. Remove and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Step 4: For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup and horseradish. Mix well in a small bowl.
Hint: place the bacon wrapped shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This assures that the shrimp all cooks evenly.
Substitutions
- Bacon - you can swap out the bacon for turkey bacon if you want a leaner meat
- Shrimp - the shrimp can be swapped out for tofu or sausage if you cannot eat shrimp
- Sauce - you can use any dipping sauce that you would like to serve with your shrimp. Bbq sauce is another great option along with my horseradish sauce included in this recipe
Variations
- Spicy - toss the air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp in hot sauce or buffalo sauce for an extra kick. Serve this recipe with a cream cheese based dip or blue cheese dressing to help cool down the flavor
- Deep Fried - get real adventurous and coat the shrimp wrapped in bacon in bread crumbs and stick them in the deep fryer
- Grilled - grill the shrimp instead of air frying for an added smoky flavor
- Kid friendly - serve with ketchup or mustard for kid friendly dipping sauces
See this Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp recipe on my website!
Equipment
For best results, you will need to have an air fryer. You can choose to use an oven too if you don't have an air fryer. To do this you would just follow the exact same steps and cooking times.
You will also need a sharp knife to cut through the bacon. Believe me when I tell you you need a sharp knife, bacon can be very difficult to cut. You may also want some paper towels to put the shrimp on after they go through the air fryer because the bacon can be a little greasy after going through the air fryer.
Storage
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days in an airtight container.
You can freeze this recipe for up to 2 months. I promise that you won't though, they're impossible not to finish immediately after coming out of the air fryer.
Top Tip
Use a smoky bacon strips for a little extra added flavor. Or you could even add some Old Bay or chili powder seasoning to the shrimp before wrapping it in the bacon for another splash of flavor.
FAQ
I actually prefer thin cut bacon. Using a thinner slice of bacon helps give you a more crispy bacon texture and is also easier to wrap the shrimp with.
Absolutely! The best way to serve this recipe though is as a delicious air fryer appetizer. If you are serving this as a main course, just make sure you make enough and pair it with some delicious sides.
I personally prefer either extra large or jumbo. I think the large shrimp are too small and they get taken over by the strips of bacon. Please note if you are using a smaller shrimp, this will change your cooking time. Your cook time will decrease because you don't want the shrimp to overcook. Just make sure if you do this that the bacon fully cooks.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with air fried bacon wrapped shrimp recipe:
📖 Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp in the Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb frozen shrimp
- 12 slices bacon cut in half
For the Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp if frozen and peel off the shells. If using raw fresh shrimp just peel the shells off. Cut the slices of bacon in half.
- Place a raw shrimp at the end of a piece of bacon. Roll the shrimp in the bacon. Place the bacon wrapped shrimp in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the bacon wrapped shrimp for 10 minutes at 390 degrees. Flip the shrimp. Air fry for another 5 minutes at 390 degrees. Remove and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup and horseradish. Mix well in a small bowl.
Notes
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If you have any questions about how to make these air fried shrimp or need other appetizer suggestions, leave a comment below!
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