Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers

Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers

Smoky bacon crisps around tender shrimp, cooked quickly in the air fryer with no added oil.

Total 27 min Makes 4 servings Calories 310/serving

Dietary

Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free

Allergens

Shellfish

Jumbo shrimp are wrapped in thin-cut bacon and skewered for easy turning, then air-fried until the bacon crisps and the shrimp turn firm and pink. A quick brush of maple syrup or hot sauce adds a glossy finish, making these a fast appetizer for game day or a light main paired with rice or salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 12 slices bacon, thin-cut
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0 salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

  2. Add the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.

  3. Wrap each shrimp with one slice of bacon, spiraling it around the body and securing the tail end. Thread 3 wrapped shrimp onto each skewer, leaving small gaps between them.

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.

  5. Arrange the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid overlap.

  6. Air-fry at 380°F for 8 minutes, then flip the skewers and continue cooking until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are opaque and firm.

  7. Whisk together the maple syrup and lemon juice in a small bowl.

  8. Brush the hot skewers with the maple-lemon glaze, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

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Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers

Jumbo shrimp are wrapped in thin-cut bacon and skewered for easy turning, then air-fried until the bacon crisps and the shrimp turn firm and pink. A quick brush of maple syrup or hot sauce adds a glossy finish, making these a fast appetizer for game day or a light main paired with rice or salad.

27 min 4 servings 310 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 12 slices bacon, thin-cut
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0 salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Wrap each shrimp with one slice of bacon, spiraling it around the body and securing the tail end. Thread 3 wrapped shrimp onto each skewer, leaving small gaps between them.

  4. 4

    Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Arrange the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid overlap.

  6. 6

    Air-fry at 380°F for 8 minutes, then flip the skewers and continue cooking until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are opaque and firm.

  7. 7

    Whisk together the maple syrup and lemon juice in a small bowl.

  8. 8

    Brush the hot skewers with the maple-lemon glaze, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.