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A hand using chopsticks to pick up crispy, saucy bang bang shrimp made in the air fryer garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served with a side of brown rice in a bowl.
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

This air fryer bang bang shrimp cooks up crisp and coated in a creamy sweet and spicy sauce that sticks to every bite. It delivers the crunch and flavor you usually order out for, without deep frying or extra mess.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer bang bang shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails off for easiest eating)
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs *see note for gluten-free options
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray
  • freshly chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dry the shrimp thoroughly with paper towels (key for crispiness).
  • In a small bowl, add the cornstarch. In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs together. Then, in a medium bowl, combine panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Cover the shrimp in cornstarch and dust off excess. Then dip the shrimp in the egg wash bowl. Finally, cover the shrimp in the panko mixture. Set aside on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Lightly spray the basket (or trays depending on model) of an air fryer with oil. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and spray tops lightly.
  • Cook for 4–5 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook another 4–5 minutes until crisp and opaque.
  • While shrimp cook in the air fryer make the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey and vinegar until smooth and glossy.
  • Toss the air fried shrimp gently with sauce or drizzle sauce over shrimp for maximum crunch. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

*To make this recipe gluten free use gluten-free panko or crushed rice crackers.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1790mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg