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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp You’ll Love at Home

Experience restaurant-quality Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp at home, combining crispy, flavorful shrimp with a spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Flour or Cornstarch Cornstarch caters to gluten-free needs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 large Egg Binding agent
For Cooking
  • as needed Olive Oil Cooking Spray To prevent sticking
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Consider light mayo for a lower-calorie option
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust according to spice tolerance

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
  1. Pat the jumbo shrimp dry with a paper towel, then set them aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour or cornstarch with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
  3. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray and preheat to 400°F.
  4. Dip each shrimp in the egg, then roll in the flour mixture, shaking off excess before placing in the air fryer.
  5. Lightly spray the breaded shrimp with olive oil again and cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, and Sriracha for the sauce.
  7. Transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl, drizzle with bang bang sauce, and toss gently to coat.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh greens or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 4shrimpCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Shrimp can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best results.

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