The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
If you’re looking for a tasty “surf and turf” appetizer, you should try air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp!
These bite-sized treats are made with precooked shrimp (raw shrimp will work, too) and strips of bacon coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
The air fryer makes them crispy and juicy in just a few minutes. They are easy to make and even easier to eat – making them perfect for many occasions, whether it is a holiday party, a family gathering, or just a nice meal at home!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients to make bacon-wrapped shrimp in the air fryer. It’s very easy to do – you just need a bit of patience wrapping all the bacon slices around the shrimp!
- Shrimp – Choose medium to large, peeled shrimp. You can use raw or precooked shrimp. They should be thawed.
- Bacon – Use your preferred type of bacon, but stay away from thick-cut bacon for this recipe.
- Teriyaki sauce – Adds a savory and slightly sweet flavor to the shrimp.
- Maple syrup – Adds sweetness and helps the shrimp get crispy.
- Salt – To enhance the overall flavor.
- Ground coriander – Optional; for extra flavor.
- Granulated garlic – Or garlic powder; adds a hint of garlic flavor.
- Oil – To prevent the shrimp from sticking to the air fryer tray.
Recipe Tips
Before you make these shrimp wrapped in bacon in the air fryer, have a quick read through this tip section so that you know what to consider:
- Choose shrimp that are large enough to wrap bacon around them. They should all be about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- We used precooked shrimp. If you are using raw shrimp, the cooking time will be slightly longer. The shrimp turn pink when cooked.
- The shrimp should be thawed before using them in this recipe. If you have frozen shrimp, place them in a colander and rinse them under cold water for a few minutes until thawed.
- If the shrimp still have their shells and/or veins, remove them before wrapping them in bacon. This will make the shrimp more enjoyable to eat later.
- You can adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Don’t use thick-cut bacon for this recipe as it needs longer to cook. If that’s all you have, you can partially cook the bacon first and then wrap it around the shrimp.
- If the bacon wants to unravel, you can secure it with half a toothpick.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer or the bacon-wrapped shrimp may not cook evenly. If you can’t fit all of the shrimp in one layer, air fry in batches.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on whether you are using raw or precooked shrimp, the size of the shrimp, the thickness of the bacon, and your air fryer. Make sure the shrimp are completely cooked prior to consumption.
Step by Step Instructions
In this section, we will visually show you how to cook bacon-wrapped shrimp in the air fryer.
We have included the recipe process photos so that you can see every step of the creation process.
The recipe card with all the details, but no photos is at the end of this post!
Cut the bacon slices into 1-inch wide strips and wrap each shrimp with a strip of bacon.
Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, maple syrup, salt, coriander (optional), and granulated garlic. Brush some of the sauce over each shrimp with a silicone brush (you can save some of the sauce for later).
Brush or spray the air fryer basket with a bit of oil and place the shrimp in a single layer into the air fryer.
Don’t overcrowd the basket – otherwise, the shrimp may not cook evenly and the bacon may not get crispy.
Air fry the shrimp at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes.
Then flip the shrimp over and brush them with the remaining sauce. Air fry for another 4-5 minutes or until the bacon is cooked and crispy.
Try not to overcook the shrimp as this can make them rubbery.
As mentioned in the tips section above, the exact cooking time can vary depending on the shrimp and your air fryer.
Enjoy your homemade air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp while they are hot or warm (but they also taste good cold).
Storage Tips
These shrimp covered in bacon are best enjoyed fresh. Any leftovers should be stored in a sealed container in the fridge once they’ve cooled to room temperature.
Properly stored, they’ll last for up to 2-3 days.
We do not recommend reheating the shrimp as this can make them rubbery. Instead, you can enjoy the leftovers cold.
FAQ
The exact cooking time depends on the size of the shrimp, the thickness of the bacon, and your air fryer. Medium-sized precooked bacon-wrapped shrimp cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 minutes on one side, then another 4-5 minutes after flipping. If you’re using raw shrimp, your cooking time will likely be longer.
Related Recipes
If you liked these bacon-wrapped shrimp, here are some other awesome appetizers – some wrapped in bacon, some not!
- Frozen Bacon-Wrapped Scallops in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Homemade Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
- Air Fried Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 cup shrimp, preferably precooked without shells; see notes
- 10 slices bacon, approximately
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/3 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon coriander, ground (optional)
- 1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic
- oil (spray)
Instructions
- Cut the bacon slices into 1-inch wide strips and wrap each shrimp with a strip of bacon.10 slices bacon, 1 cup shrimp
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, maple syrup, salt, coriander (optional), and granulated garlic. Using a silicone brush, coat each shrimp with some of the sauce (you can save some of the sauce for later).2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/3 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon coriander, 1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Brush or spray the air fryer basket with a bit of oil and place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer.oil (spray)
- Air fry the shrimp at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes.
- Then flip the shrimp over and brush them with the remaining sauce. Air fry for another 4-5 minutes or until cooked through and the bacon is crispy. The exact cooking time can vary.
- Enjoy your homemade air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp while they are hot or warm.
Notes
- Choose shrimp that are large enough to wrap bacon around them. They should all be about the same size so they cook evenly.
- We used precooked shrimp. If you are using raw shrimp, the cooking time will be slightly longer.
- The shrimp should be thawed for this recipe. If you have frozen shrimp, place them in a colander and rinse them under cold water until thawed.
- If the shrimp still have their shells and/or veins, remove them before wrapping them in bacon.
- You can adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Don’t use thick-cut bacon for this recipe as it needs longer to cook. If that’s all you have, you can partially cook the bacon first and then wrap it around the shrimp.
- If the bacon wants to unravel, you can secure it with half of a toothpick.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer or the bacon-wrapped shrimp may not cook evenly. If you can’t fit all of the shrimp in one layer, air fry in batches.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on whether you use raw or precooked shrimp, the size of the shrimp, the thickness of the bacon, and your air fryer. Make sure the shrimp are completely cooked prior to consumption.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
