Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp (Printable)

Crispy shrimp with tangy, spicy bang bang sauce made easily in the air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 450 grams raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Seasoned Coating

02 - 120 milliliters buttermilk
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 120 grams all-purpose flour
05 - 60 grams cornstarch
06 - 2 grams garlic powder
07 - 2 grams ground paprika
08 - 4 grams kosher salt
09 - 2 grams ground black pepper

→ Bang Bang Sauce

10 - 180 milliliters mayonnaise
11 - 60 milliliters sweet chili sauce
12 - 15 milliliters Sriracha sauce
13 - 8 grams granulated sugar
14 - 10 milliliters fresh lime juice

→ Finishing Touch

15 - 30 grams sliced green onions

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse raw shrimp under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg until well blended.
03 - In a separate dish, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly incorporated.
04 - Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk mixture, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, gently shaking off excess.
05 - Lightly spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and evenly arrange shrimp in a single layer.
06 - Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until shrimp are golden and crisp.
07 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, granulated sugar, and lime juice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
08 - Immediately toss cooked shrimp with Bang Bang sauce until each piece is evenly coated.
09 - Arrange shrimp on serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick cook time shrimp done in under 10 minutes
  • Crispy coating without deep frying
  • Sweet spicy sauce that is totally addictive
  • Great as an appetizer or main dish
02 -
  • Cooks in half the time of oven baking
  • Shrimp are packed with protein and low in calories
03 -
  • Always dry the shrimp thoroughly before coating to help the crust stick
  • Do not crowd the air fryer basket shrimp need air circulation to crisp perfectly
  • Double the sauce if you want to dip vegetables or drizzle over rice on the side

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