Description
This Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe offers a crispy, spicy, and creamy appetizer or light meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. Coated in a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha, then air-fried to golden perfection, these shrimp are served in fresh lettuce wraps garnished with green onions for a delightful crunch and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
Coating
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Main
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head loose leaf lettuce
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the appropriate temperature for cooking the shrimp evenly and getting a crispy texture.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce until smooth and well combined. Set aside a small portion of this sauce separately for dipping if desired.
- Prepare Coating Plates: Pour the all-purpose flour onto one plate and the panko bread crumbs onto another plate. These will be used to coat the shrimp to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Coat the Shrimp: Take each peeled and deveined shrimp and first dredge it in the flour, ensuring a light, even coating. Next, dip the shrimp into the bang bang sauce mixture to coat completely. Finally, dredge the shrimp in the panko bread crumbs to cover entirely. Place the coated shrimp on a baking sheet while preparing the next batch.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Arrange the coated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding for optimal air circulation and even cooking. Cook for 12 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and golden crispy. If needed, cook in batches.
- Serve: Serve the cooked shrimp nestled in loose leaf lettuce wraps. Garnish with chopped green onions, if using, and provide reserved bang bang sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling over the shrimp.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
- For extra flavor, chill the shrimp after coating for 10 minutes before air frying.
- Use fresh loose leaf lettuce for sturdy, crisp wraps to hold the shrimp.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more people, but cook shrimp in batches accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 oz shrimp plus sauce and lettuce)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
