Afterburners Recipe

Perfect for tailgates, summer parties, or holiday gatherings—spicy, crispy, and irresistible!

⏱ Prep Time: 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins
⏳ Total Time: 25 mins
🍽 Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 12 jalapeño peppers
• 6 slices bacon, halved lengthwise
• Wooden toothpicks (for securing)

Steps

1. Prep the Peppers

• Slice each jalapeño lengthwise and remove seeds (for less heat, scrape out membranes).
• Stuff each pepper with 1 shrimp.

2. Wrap with Bacon

• Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with ½ slice of bacon.
• Secure with a toothpick so the bacon stays in place.

3. Broil to Crispy Perfection

• Place on a baking sheet and broil 5-6 inches from heat for 6-7 minutes per side, until bacon is crispy and shrimp is cooked.

4. Serve & Enjoy!

• Serve warm—great with ranch or cool dip to balance the heat.

Tips

✔ Spice level? Keep seeds for extra heat, remove for milder flavor.
✔ Make ahead? Assemble ahead, refrigerate, then broil before serving.
✔ Air fryer option? Cook at 375°F for 8-10 mins, flipping halfway.

Crispy, spicy, and always a hit! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks.