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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Samantha Erb
Air fryer bang bang shrimp is ultra-crispy, tossed in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, and ready in just 30 minutes! Serve this mouthwatering dish over rice, in tacos, or all on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 3 -4 servings
Calories 841 kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-3 teaspoons sriracha or to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on
  • cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until well blended; set aside. Place the cornstarch in a plastic zipper bag or a shallow bowl. Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs and salt.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Pat the shrimp dry and place them in the bag (or bowl) of cornstarch. Seal and shake the bag to coat the shrimp fully. Shake off any excess cornstarch and place the shrimp on a plate.
  • Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in buttermilk, then roll them in the breadcrumbs, pressing them firmly so the crumbs stick. Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer, leaving a bit of space between them (you may need to work in batches). Spray them lightly with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes, then flip the shrimp, spray with cooking oil, and fry for another 5 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked.
  • Transfer the cooked shrimp to a medium mixing bowl and repeat with the remaining coated shrimp.
  • When all the shrimp are cooked, pour the bang bang sauce over them and lightly toss until they are fully covered.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 841kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 48gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 377mgSodium: 2594mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g
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