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Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

A pile of crispy, breaded bang bang shrimp coated in a vibrant orange sauce and sprinkled with herbs on a white plate.
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Make crispy, restaurant-style Bang Bang Shrimp quickly using an air fryer. This recipe features a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray (for air fryer)
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. This helps them crisp up.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, Panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip each shrimp first into the egg white, letting excess drip off.
  5. Dredge the shrimp thoroughly in the Panko mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  7. Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; work in batches if necessary. Spray the tops of the shrimp lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. While the shrimp cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
  10. Place the cooked, crispy shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss gently until all pieces are coated.
  11. Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated shrimp again just before placing them in the air fryer.
  • If you do not have Sriracha, use your favorite hot sauce, but adjust the amount based on its heat level.
  • This sauce is best made fresh. Do not mix the sauce and shrimp until the shrimp are fully cooked and hot.

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