Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
A delightful twist on seafood with crispy shrimp and a savory bang bang sauce, perfect for appetizers or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or thawed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For breading
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs Beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs For breading
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce Adjust for spice preference
- to taste Fresh chives or green onions, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by rinsing the shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
- Place the panko bread crumbs in another shallow dish.
- Coat each shrimp in the flour mixture, dip into the beaten eggs, and roll in the panko breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and arrange the shrimp in a single layer.
- Air fry the shrimp for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the shrimp are cooking, prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
- Once cooked, remove the shrimp and toss them in the bang bang sauce until well-coated.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives or green onions.
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Notes
For additional crunch, consider double-dipping the shrimp in flour, egg, and then panko. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.