Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp (The Ultimate Surf & Turf)
The perfect appetizer! Shrimp tails wrapped in bacon: the air fryer renders the bacon fat, making it extra crispy in 16 minutes, while the shrimp stays moist and sweet in the center.
The perfect appetizer! Shrimp tails wrapped in bacon: the air fryer renders the bacon fat, making it extra crispy in 16 minutes, while the shrimp stays moist and sweet in the center.
Ingredients
- 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 strips of bacon
- 0.14 oz garlic powder
- 0.07 oz paprika
- 0.07 oz onion powder
- 0.04 oz ground black pepper
- 16 toothpicks
Instructions
Combine garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
Season the shrimp with the spice mixture.
Cut each bacon strip in half crosswise.
Wrap one piece of bacon around each shrimp.
Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
Arrange the wrapped shrimp in a single layer in the cooking basket.
Cook at 320°F for 16 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp.
Transfer the shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 servingChef's Tip
"A toothpick is essential to prevent the bacon from unwrapping during cooking."
