Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled, deveined; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; as needed cooking spray; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce; 2 tsp sriracha; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Crispy breaded shrimp air-fried until golden, then tossed in a creamy sweet-chili mayo sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes and lighter than the restaurant original.

32 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

Asian-AmericanAppetizerAir FryerStandardHigh ProteinPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled, deveined
1/3 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
as needed cooking spray
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tsp sriracha
2 tsp fresh lime juice
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
2

Make the bang bang sauce: whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 2 tsp sriracha, and 2 tsp fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3

Pat 1.5 lbs peeled, deveined large shrimp (21-25 count) thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Set up a dredging station: one bowl with 1/3 cup cornstarch, one with 2 beaten large eggs, one with 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch, dip in egg, then coat in panko, pressing gently to adhere.
5

Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Spray evenly with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook for another 4-6 minutes until golden and the shrimp is opaque and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C). Work in batches if needed.
6

Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Drizzle bang bang sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
7

Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions. Serve immediately with any remaining sauce on the side.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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