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Easy Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

A close-up of crispy, golden-brown Bang Bang Shrimp drizzled with creamy orange sauce, piled high on a white plate.
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Make crispy, spicy, and creamy Bang Bang Shrimp in your air fryer. This recipe is quick and tastes like the popular restaurant appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Dip each shrimp into the egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture until coated.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  4. Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Spray the tops of the shrimp lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
  6. While the shrimp cooks, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  7. Place the hot, crispy shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss gently until all pieces are coated.
  8. Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated shrimp again just before placing them in the air fryer.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level of your sauce.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can pan-fry the shrimp in 1 inch of oil at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.

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