Air Fried Shrimp In Bacon Recipe
Flavorful Air Fried Shrimp in Bacon is a delightful and savory dish where shrimp is coated in a bold sauce and wrapped in crispy bacon. The air fryer gives this dish a perfect texture, making it a great appetizer or main course that’s full of flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Toothpicks or metal skewers
- Medium bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 lb Jumbo size cooked shrimp
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix garlic salt, chili powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and stir until the shrimp is fully coated in the sauce.
- Take a half slice of bacon and wrap it around each shrimp.
- Secure the bacon with a toothpick or metal skewer.
- After skewering, pour the sauce over the shrimp to ensure they are evenly covered.
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 4 minutes.
- Arrange the wrapped shrimp in the air fryer basket.
- Optionally, pour any remaining sauce over the shrimp.
- Set the air fryer to shrimp mode or adjust to 360°F (182°C).
- Cook the shrimp for 8 minutes, ensuring the bacon is crispy and shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve with chopped cilantro on top and drizzle extra sauce over it.
Notes
- Make sure the bacon is wrapped tightly around the shrimp to ensure it stays in place during cooking.
- Check the shrimp's internal temperature to ensure it reaches 145°F (63°C) before serving.