Air Fryer Firecracker Shrimp

Air fried shrimp wrapped in egg roll wrappers on a platter.

Air Fryer Firecracker Shrimp

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Deanna

Plump, juicy shrimp are marinated in a spicy sauce and wrapped in a crispy egg roll wrapper. These firecracker shrimp make a great addition to any appetizer platter.

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Ingredients

20 Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on approximatly 8 ounces
10 egg roll wrappers
2 tablespoon light soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
olive oil spray

Instructions

Peel and devein the shrimp if this has not been done for you. Then give the shrimp a quick rinse and blot dry on a paper towel. You will want to leave the tail on.
Using a small, sharp knife, make several shallow cuts in the inside curve of the tail. This will help straighten the shrimp for wrapping.
Mix the soy sauce, sriracha and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Place the shrimp in a bowl, add the marinade and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes. Then begin to wrap them.
Cut the egg roll wrappers in half diagonally.
Place one half of an egg roll wrapper on the counter so the long straight edge is facing to the right. (If you are left handed you can face it to the left.)
Place a shrimp on the bottom end of the wrapper with the tail on the edge of the straight side and the end pointing toward the tip of the triangle. You want the tail to sit just outside the edge of the wrapper.
Starting from the end closest to you, make one wrap over the shrimp.
Next, fold the tip of the wrapper over the end of the shrimp, then continue to roll until the shrimp is completly wrapped.
If the seam of the wrapper will not stick you can dab a drop of water on the end and gently press it to seal.
Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and brush or spray the tops with a bit of oil.
Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.

Notes

Wonton wrappers can be used if you can't find egg roll wrappers. Cut about 1 inch off of one corner and place the tail end of the shrimp on the cut end. Then continue to wrap as directed.

The egg roll wrappers I used for this recipe were approximately 4x4 inches, but you can use slightly larger wrappers if that is all you can find.

Don't skip the oil in this recipe. You only need a small amount. The oil is what will give the egg roll wrappers the bubbly, crispy texture.

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