Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe (+Video)
https://fryit.co/air-fryer-bacon-wrapped-shrimp-recipe/This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe is a NEXT-LEVEL appetizer bursting with flavor and texture: smoky, savory, tender, and juicy! 🤯 Fry it to believe it!
Makes 2
Ingredients
- 6 medium shrimp
- 3 bacon strips thinly-cut
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Optional Dip
- 2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon thyme freshly chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Cut the bacon strips in half.
- Get the shrimp ready. If you bought fresh shrimp with the shell on, devein them and remove the shell, leaving only the tail intact. If you're using frozen shrimp, make sure they still have the tail on for better presentation.
- Wrap the halved slice of bacon around each shrimp. If you find it difficult to wrap them, use a toothpick to hold them in place. Repeat the process until all the shrimp have been wrapped.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC).
- While the air fryer is preheating, prepare the basting sauce. Combine the maple syrup, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Then, get a basting brush ready.
- Baste and air fry bacon wrapped shrimp for 3-4 minutes. Carefully place the uncooked bacon-wrapped shrimp in the air fryer, spacing them out adequately for even cooking. Then, baste them with the maple syrup mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Flip, baste and air fry bacon wrapped shrimp for another 3-4 minutes. Flip the bacon-wrapped shrimp, then baste the other side with the maple syrup sauce. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden and the shrimp's internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C) or higher.
- Serve and enjoy your flavor-packed air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp! If you want to pair it with a sauce, sweet chili sauce, garlic aioli, and lemon butter sauce would be great options.
Video
Notes
- If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400ºF (204ºC) and then let it run for 4-5 minutes without food.
- For juicier shrimp, don't skip preheating your air fryer. The longer you cook any kind of protein, including shrimp, the drier it will become.
- Use medium-sized shrimp. Shrimps that are too small will be difficult to wrap with bacon.
- If you want a spicier version of this appetizer, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. Double or triple it.
- In case you don’t want anything spicy, you could substitute the cayenne pepper with smoked paprika. It’s a great spice that works really well with any seafood.
- For best results, use the thinnest slice of bacon you can find in your favorite grocery store. The thicker the bacon, the longer it will take to cook.
- FDA recommends cooking your shrimp to an internal temperature of 120°F (49°C) or higher.
- I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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