Description
Delight in the crispy goodness of Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp, a dish that combines savory flavors with a satisfying crunch. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. The air fryer cooks the shrimp to golden perfection while keeping them tender inside, and the zesty homemade bang bang sauce adds an irresistible kick. Ready in just 20 minutes and healthier than traditional frying methods, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it as an appetizer, toss it over rice or noodles, or enjoy it in tacos for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail removed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to create the bang bang sauce; set aside.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko.
- Coat each shrimp by dredging in flour, dipping in buttermilk, then coating with panko.
- Place coated shrimp in the air fryer basket; spray lightly with nonstick spray. Cook for 6 minutes, flip, then cook for another 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss cooked shrimp in the bang bang sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg