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Posted April 10, 2019 Last Updated December 23, 2020 by Jennifer // 5 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Filed Under: Air Fryer, Appetizer Recipes, Recipes by Course, Recipes by Ingredient, Recipes by Method, Seafood Recipes

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If you ever needed a reason to buy an air fryer, this is it!  You are only 4 ingredients and a few minutes away from Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp which makes a delicious appetizer or a quick snack or dinner!bacon wrapped shrimp on white plate on round cutting board

One of the easiest things to make, yet one that I think people can get easily intimidated by, is shrimp! So, if you’ve ever wanted to dive into making a delicious shrimp appetizer, without worrying that the dish won’t turn out, then this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is for you!  Besides, who doesn’t love pretty much anything wrapped in bacon?

bowl with raw shrimp

Starting with how to choose shrimp:

If you have a reputable fish market, that’s the best place to start.  But, if you are like me and live in a landlocked state where fish is not easily obtained or popular….

  • frozen generally works best and is easy to keep on hand
  • I like to choose a large to jumbo size so that it doesn’t overcook to quickly 
  • since I like to save as much time as possible, I chose a peeled and deveined version
  • you can quickly rinse them in cold water to thaw with no issues

bacon wrapped shrimp in air fryer basket

How do you cook shrimp in the air fryer?

You can cook all kinds of shrimp in the air fryer, anything from breaded shrimp to a lightly sauced shrimp, but I must say, these bacon wrapped shrimp are one of my favorites.  A few tips to help you cook these shrimp quickly and easily:

  • Keep them in a mostly single layer, so that the air can flow around them and the bacon will have the chance to crisp up
  • For the bacon to cook as quickly as the shrimp will, make sure you use a thin cut bacon (center cut will work well) and don’t wrap it around multiple times
  • A very light coating of oil is all you will need, just enough for the seasoning to stick and the shrimp to brown
  • You can cook these up ahead of time and serve cold if desired
  • These would be delicious with any kind of mayo based dipping sauce

White and blue platter filled with air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp

2 bacon wrapped shrimp from air fryer on white appetizer plate

If you need an air fryer for this or any of my other delicious air fryer recipes, this is the one I use!

bacon wrapped shrimp on white plate on round cutting board

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

If you ever needed a reason to buy an air fryer, this is it!  You are only 4 ingredients and a few minutes away from Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp which makes a delicious appetizer or a quick snack or dinner!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 8 oz large shrimp thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning blend
  • 8 slices center cut bacon

Instructions

  • Toss shrimp in bowl with oil and seasoning 
  • Cut bacon slices in half widthwise then lengthwise 
  • Wrap one piece of the bacon around each piece of shrimp and place seam side down in single layer in air fryer
  • Cook in air fryer at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until shrimp is cooked through and bacon is slightly crispy

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 95mg | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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If you ever needed a reason to buy an air fryer, this is it!  You are only 4 ingredients and a few minutes away from Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp which makes a delicious appetizer or a quick snack or dinner! #airfryer #shrimp #bacon
If you ever needed a reason to buy an air fryer, this is it!  You are only 4 ingredients and a few minutes away from Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp which makes a delicious appetizer or a quick snack or dinner! #airfryer #shrimp #bacon

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  1. DJ JOHNSON says

    October 19, 2019 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    What a great appetizer……

    Reply
    • Carey says

      December 28, 2019 at 11:08 am

      Just wanted to double check, you used raw shrimp, correct? And it was cooked fully in that amount of time and bacon too?

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      • Jennifer says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:04 am

        That’s correct! Raw shrimp and make sure you use only center cut bacon as it’s thin enough to cook in the same amount of time as the shrimp. Enjoy!

        Reply
  2. Pam says

    December 9, 2020 at 10:14 am

    Can I use frozen shrimp that are peeled from a shrimp boil.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 9, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      Are they cooked or raw?

      Reply

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