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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

  • Author: Grace
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick and crispy 12-minute dinner hack featuring jumbo shrimp coated in panko and tossed in a creamy, spicy, sweet bang bang sauce, cooked perfectly in an air fryer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound jumbo raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, thawed, and patted completely dry)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional, for panko)
  • Cooking spray (avocado oil or neutral oil)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 green onions (sliced, for serving)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour and salt, one with beaten egg and water, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each dry shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the panko to coat completely.
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange shrimp in a single layer without overlapping (cook in batches if necessary).
  5. Spray the tops of the shrimp lightly with oil.
  6. Air fry for 5 minutes, then flip the shrimp and spray the other side with oil.
  7. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until pink, opaque, and crispy (internal temperature 145°F).
  8. While shrimp cook, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl to make the sauce.
  9. Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Toss with about half the sauce to keep them crispy; reserve the rest for dipping.
  10. Serve immediately topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are completely dry before breading to prevent soggy coating. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Reserve half the sauce for dipping to maintain crispiness. For gluten-free, use GF panko. For dairy-free, use dairy-free mayo.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 6-8 sh
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 22

Keywords: air fryer, bang bang shrimp, quick dinner, seafood, crispy shrimp, weeknight meals, easy recipe

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