Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
A quick and easy appetizer featuring crispy shrimp coated in a crunchy batter and tossed in a creamy, tangy bang bang sauce, perfect for entertaining or a tasty treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off or on
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- ½ cup cornstarch (60g)
- 2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (100g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or oil (avocado or olive oil spray)
- For the bang bang sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120g)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (15g)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or fresh lime juice (15ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5g, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry 1 pound of large shrimp to remove moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Place 1 cup panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl; optionally add a pinch of paprika or garlic powder.
- Dip each shrimp first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess; then into the beaten eggs; finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry shrimp for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and opaque pink inside.
- While shrimp cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl, pour sauce over, and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Adjust sriracha and honey in the sauce to taste. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, verify mayo brand. If shrimp feels soggy after tossing with sauce, air fry for 1 minute more to set sauce but avoid drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounc
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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