Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Thin-cut bacon crisps in the same short cooking window the shrimp need. Thick bacon may stay chewy before the shrimp are done. The 20-minute chilling time is included in prep time but excluded from total time.

Prep10

Cook7

Total17

Servings4

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
16 thin slices bacon
Lemon wedges or cocktail sauce, for serving, optional

Instructions

Wrap each shrimp with one slice of bacon, starting near the top and finishing near the tail.
Place the wrapped shrimp on a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes so the bacon firms.
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the basket, working in batches if needed.
Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are opaque.
Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges or cocktail sauce, if desired.

Gourmet Geek Tip

Use thin-cut bacon. | Chill before air frying. | Cook in a single layer.

Equipment

Air fryer • Plate • Tongs • Paper towels