Creamy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy air-fried shrimp coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce — an easy, impressive dish ready in under 25 minutes.
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Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha adjust to your heat preference
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Make the sauce first. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
- Set up your breading station. Place cornstarch in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and panko mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third.
- Bread the shrimp. Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch first, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, then press firmly into the seasoned panko.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don't crowd them — work in batches if needed. Spray generously with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Spray again after flipping.
- Toss or drizzle the cooked shrimp with the bang bang sauce. I personally love drizzling it on top so the shrimp stay extra crispy.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you're feeling fancy. Serve immediately!
Servings: 4