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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy, golden shrimp cooked in the air fryer and tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy chili mayo sauce. A healthier take on the popular restaurant appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Fusion
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp & Coating
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Set up a dredging station: one bowl with cornstarch, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko.
  2. Coat each shrimp in cornstarch, then dip in egg, and finally press into panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  4. Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil.
  5. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  6. While shrimp cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a large bowl.
  7. Toss the hot cooked shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over rice or in lettuce cups for a full meal.