Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is a mouthwatering combo of succulent shrimp wrapped snug in crispy bacon, and cooked quickly in the air fryer. Trust me, this recipe is a game-changer!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 375kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon, halved
- 1.5 tsp cajun seasoning
- 3 tsp olive oil
Garlic aioli
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- chopped green onions or thinly sliced chives
Instructions
- Add the shrimp to a bowl and sprinkle with cajun seasoning and 2 tsp of olive oil. Wrap each shrimp with 1/2 slice of bacon and then skewer with a toothpick. Once each piece of shrimp and bacon is skewered, spray with the remaining 1 tsp of olive oil. NOTE: pls ensure you’ve soaked the toothpicks in boiling water for 30 mins before air frying.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- Add the bacon wrapped shrimp to a parchment paper lines air fryer basket. Air fry the shrimp for about 8 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and the bacon is crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic aioli by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve the shrimp with chopped chives or green onions and the garlic aioli for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg