Air Fryer Firecracker Shrimp

Plump, juicy shrimp are marinated in a spicy sauce and wrapped in a crispy egg roll wrapper. Cooked in the air fryer, these shrimp are surprisingly quick and easy. These firecracker shrimp make a great addition to any appetizer platter.

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• What are Firecracker Shrimp
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• Instructions
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What are Firecracker Shrimp

Firecracker shrimp are shrimp that have been seasoned with a spicy sauce or marinade coated with some sort of breading or wrapped in a shell and fried until crispy.

For these firecracker shrimp we are using the air fryer and we are wrapping them in egg roll wrappers.

After we marinade the shrimp in a spicy marinade of soy sauce, sriracha and sesame oil, then we wrap them in an egg roll wrapper.

When they are air fried the wrapper becomes bubbly and crispy and the shrimp remains plump and juicy.

Served with a dipping sauce these are the perfect little appetizer.

Why We Love This Recipe

It uses simple ingredients – You only need five simple ingredients in order to make these delicious firecracker shrimp. You should be able to obtain them at any grocery store.

It is quick – This is a quick recipe to whip up. After marinating the shrimp it should only take about 15 minutes to prepare them and another 10 minutes to cook.

It’s easy – These shrimp may look fancy, but they are actually pretty simple to make. You don’t need to know any fancy technique, you are just going to roll them up and toss them in the air fryer.

Ingredients

To make these firecracker shrimp you will need:

• Egg roll wrapper or wonton wrappers
• Medium size shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tail on
• Low sodium soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Sriracha sauce

Instructions

Begin by mixing the soy sauce, sriracha sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.

Prepare the shrimp by rinsing and blotting dry on a paper towel.

Then, with a sharp knife, make several shallow cuts in the inside curve of the tail. This will help straighten the shrimp for wrapping.

After you have prepared the shrimp place them in a bowl, add the marinade and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Next, prepare the egg roll wrappers by cutting them in half diagonally.

The wrappers I used for this recipe were small wrappers, about 4×4 inches in size, but you can use larger ones if that is all you can find.

Pro Tip – If you can’t find egg roll wrappers you can use wonton wrappers instead. You will not need to cut them in half. Instead, cut about an inch off of one corner and place the tail end of the shrimp on the cut edge. Then proceed to wrap as described below.

After allowing the shrimp to marinade it is time to wrap them.

One – Place one half of an egg roll wrapper on the counter with the long straight edge facing to the right. Then place one shrimp on the end of the wrapper closest to you so the tail of the shrimp is at the long end of the triangle and the end of the shrimp is pointing toward the tip.

Two – Starting from the side closest to you, wrap the end of the egg roll wrapper over the shrimp once.

Three – Fold the tip of the egg roll wrapper over the end of the shrimp.

Four – Continue rolling the wrapper until the shrimp is fully wrapped. If the end of the wrapper will not stay in place you can add a dab of water to help it stick.

Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray or brush the tops with a bit of oil.

Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook the shrimp for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.

Pro Tip – Don’t skip the oil in this recipe. The tiny amount of oil used is what will help the egg roll wrappers achieve that bubbly, crispy texture.

Serving Suggestions

These firecracker shrimp make a great addition to an appetizer plater, or you can make just a few for an easy and delicious snack.

We like to serve them alongside a dipping sauce like sweet Thai chili sauce or tangy ponzu sauce.

If you want these shrimp as part of your main meal they go great with a simple salad.

Or if you like to make sushi at home these are a great addition to the table in place of the crispy torpedo shrimp you would normally get in a restaurant.

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