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Shrimp and bacon are a killer combination. Give this bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer a try in your air fryer for easy prep! No air fryer? No problem! Baking instructions are also included!

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp in the Air Fryer

Shrimp and bacon are a killer combination. Give this bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer a try in your air fryer for easy prep! No air fryer? No problem! Baking instructions are also included.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Keyword air fryer, air fryer appetizer, air fryer recipe, bacon, christmas party food, keto, low carb, shrimp, shrimp recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 jumbo raw shrimp deveined with tail on, fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 8 slices bacon cut into thirds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 -2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In small bowl, stir together olive oil, paprika, garlic and parsley
  2. Peel raw shrimp if needed, leaving tails on and place in medium sized bowl.
  3. Pour olive oil mixture over shrimp and gently stir to coat.
  4. Wrap bacon piece around middle of each shrimp, seam side down and place on small baking tray.
  5. Refrigerate 30 minutes. (This helps keep the bacon in place when cooking)
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  7. Place shrimp seam side down, tightening bacon again if necessary, being careful to not overlap or have shrimp touching. (May require cooking in batches, depending upon the size of your air fryer).
  8. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked. Repeat with remaining shrimp if necessary. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Can serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Baking instructions: Broil in your oven with rack in 3 to 4 inches from the heat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking until bacon is fully cooked and shrimp is pink.

Nutrition Facts
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp in the Air Fryer
Amount per Serving
Calories
151
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
486
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.04
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.03
g
0
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
178
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.