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Close-up shot of a plate on the white marble cooktop, holding perfectly golden bacon-wrapped shrimp. A crispy texture is visible on the bacon, and the shrimp tails peek out invitingly.

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

These bacon-wrapped shrimp are a crispy, smoky, and juicy delight, made effortlessly in the air fryer! Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party dish, they pack a punch of flavor in every bite. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, seafood
Servings 2
Calories 209 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 8 raw fresh jumbo shrimp
  • ½ teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 4 strips thin sliced bacon cut in half

Instructions
 

Preheat the Air Fryer:

  • Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Season the Shrimp:

  • Place jumbo shrimp in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle with steak seasoning and toss to coat evenly.
    Close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop, filled with raw jumbo shrimp. A hand sprinkles steak seasoning over the shrimp while a wooden spoon is ready to toss them.

Wrap with Bacon:

  • Cut thin bacon strips in half.
  • Starting just above the shrimp tail, wrap one-half bacon strip around each shrimp.
    Close-up shot of a cutting board on the white marble cooktop, where thin bacon strips are being cut in half. A shrimp is being carefully wrapped with a piece of bacon, starting just above the tail.
  • Place seam-side down in the air fryer basket.

Air Fry to Crispy Perfection:

  • Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    Close-up shot of the air fryer basket on the white marble cooktop, neatly arranged with bacon-wrapped shrimp placed seam-side down. The shrimp glisten slightly, ready for cooking.
  • The bacon should be crispy, and the shrimp cooked through.
    Close-up shot of a plate on the white marble cooktop, holding perfectly golden bacon-wrapped shrimp. A crispy texture is visible on the bacon, and the shrimp tails peek out invitingly.