Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp: A Weeknight Restaurant Favorite

Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp: A Weeknight Restaurant Favorite

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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy air-fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce—a healthier, easy twist on the popular restaurant favorite.

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⏱ 25 mins 🍽 4 servings 🔋 380 kcal
15 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time

🛒 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, beat the egg. In a third shallow bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
2
Dredge each shrimp first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then coat generously in panko, pressing gently to adhere. Place breaded shrimp on a clean plate.
3
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp in a single layer, without overcrowding, and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
4
Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches as needed.
5
While shrimp cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust spice/sweetness as desired.
6
Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl, pour sauce over, and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with chives/green onions and sesame seeds.
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Pro Tips

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free panko. For extra heat, add more sriracha. Leftovers are best reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to maintain crispiness.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 380 kcal
Protein 28g
Total Fat 20g
Saturated Fat 3g
Carbs 25g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 10g
Sodium 520mg
Cholesterol 170mg

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