Description
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly combines crispy texture with a delightful spicy-sweet flavor. This easy-to-make recipe transforms shrimp into a crowd-pleasing appetizer in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for game days, family dinners, or casual gatherings. The highlight of this dish is the homemade bang bang sauce made from creamy mayonnaise, zesty Thai sweet chili sauce, and a hint of Sriracha, elevating the shrimp to new heights of deliciousness. With its healthy air-frying method, you can enjoy these golden-brown bites guilt-free while savoring their irresistible crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail removed)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to prepare the bang bang sauce; set aside.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip in buttermilk, then press into panko.
- Place coated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook for 6 minutes; flip and cook for another 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss cooked shrimp in bang bang sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg