Air Fryer Bang Bang Fried Shrimp
Crispy, crunchy, and coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, this Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is an irresistible appetizer or easy weeknight meal! Lightly breaded shrimp are air-fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a bold Bang Bang Sauce made with mayo, sweet chili sauce, and a touch of heat from Sriracha. Serve it with extra sweet chili-Sriracha dipping sauce for the ultimate flavor punch. It’s faster and just as delicious as the restaurant version—ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings 4
Calories 242kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1-2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika I used smoked paprika.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg Beaten
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- cooking oil
Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
- Season the shrimp with the spices.1 pound raw shrimp, 1-2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- Place the flour, beaten egg, and panko bread crumbs in three separate bowls.1 egg, ½ cup all purpose flour, ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Create a cooking station. Dip the shrimp in the flour, then the egg, and the panko breadcrumbs last.
- Spray the shrimp with cooking oil.cooking oil
- Add the shrimp to the Air Fryer basket. Cook for 4 minutes. Open the basket and flip the shrimp to the other side. Cook for an additional 4 minutes or until crisp.
Bang Bang Sauce
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine.⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
Notes
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe Tips:
- Find the biggest shrimp/prawns that you can! Big shrimp is a major win for this recipe.
- Bang bang shrimp is a recipe that includes crispy fried shrimp that is usually tossed in a spicy, sweet chili sauce. Instead of tossing the shrimp in the sauce, I decided to create a separate dipping sauce. This will ensure the shrimp remains crunchy for as long as possible.
- I also added plain, non-fat Greek yogurt to the dipping sauce to substitute. Greek yogurt also provides an additional boost of protein.
- If you don't have panko breadcrumbs on hand, standard breadcrumbs will work just fine.
- Use your judgment for cook time. I like for my shrimp to be extra crispy, so 8-10 minutes works for me.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 1g