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Easy Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

A stack of crispy, golden-brown Bang Bang Shrimp drizzled generously with a creamy orange sauce on a white plate.
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Make crispy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang Shrimp quickly using your air fryer. This recipe delivers a golden coating and a creamy sauce perfect for an appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil spray
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This helps achieve crispiness.
  2. Set up a dredging station: Place flour, salt, and pepper in one shallow dish. Place the beaten egg in a second dish. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
  3. Dredge each shrimp first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. You will need to work in batches.
  6. Lightly spray the tops of the shrimp with olive oil spray.
  7. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. While the shrimp cooks, prepare the sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
  9. Remove the cooked shrimp from the air fryer. Toss the hot shrimp gently in the prepared Bang Bang sauce until coated, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra crispy shrimp, you can lightly spray the breaded shrimp again after the first 4 minutes of air frying.
  • Serve this shrimp over rice, in tacos with shredded cabbage, or as a simple appetizer with toothpicks.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake these at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.

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