Description
Crispy air-fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, this easy appetizer or main dish is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Place beaten eggs in another shallow dish, and panko in a third dish.
- Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, then dip in the egg, and coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed). Spray the tops of the shrimp with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the shrimp from the air fryer. Toss immediately with the prepared bang bang sauce, or serve the sauce on the side.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs and ensure the shrimp are not overcrowded in the air fryer. Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level. This dish is also delicious as a wrap or over rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 20 g