5 from 18 votes
Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp pairs juicy shrimp with smoky bacon seasoned in a brown sugar and smoked paprika rub. The bacon crisps up in the air fryer, while the shrimp stays tender inside. Served with sweet chili sauce, this appetizer offers a balance of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors enhanced by a crisp texture.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
24
pieces
Calories:
119 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled with tails on, raw
- 1 pound Bacon 12 slices cut in half
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
Rub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 390 degrees F for 5 minutes while you prep the shrimp.
- Cut the bacon slices in half and tightly wrap around each piece of shrimp. Arrange on a cutting board or baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes to set the bacon.
- Mix the rub ingredients and gently toss each bacon-wrapped shrimp in the rub and place back on a parchment-covered sheet.
- Arrange them in one layer in the air fryer basket and leave space between each piece.
- Air Fry for 5 minutes, flip the shrimp, and air fry for another 4-5 minutes.
- Remove to a plate with paper towels while you cook the remaining shrimp.
- Serve with chili sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
69mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
191IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.