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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp – Crispy, Flavor-Packed Bliss

Enjoy crispy, flavor-packed Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp with a deliciously spicy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Pat dry for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Flour or Cornstarch Cornstarch is gluten-free
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential seasoning
  • 1 Egg Binds the coating to the shrimp
For Cooking
  • as needed Olive Oil Cooking Spray Minimizes calories
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Consider light mayo for lower calories
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Essential for flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust for heat preference

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the jumbo shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper to taste. In another bowl, beat an egg. Dip each shrimp into the egg, then coat it with the flour mixture.
  3. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray and place the shrimp in a single layer. Spray the tops lightly and air fry at 400°F for about 10-12 minutes.
  4. While the shrimp are cooking, whisk together mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
  5. Once the shrimp are crispy, toss them in the prepared bang bang sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4shrimpCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Patting the shrimp dry and cooking in a single layer ensures a perfectly crispy texture.

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