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Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe Easy Homemade Perfect Snack

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, spicy, and sweet bang bang shrimp made in the air fryer, perfect as a snack or appetizer with a creamy, tangy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the peeled, deveined shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
  3. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  5. Dip each shrimp first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with panko. Lay on a plate ready for air frying.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Arrange coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  8. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are golden and crispy.
  9. While shrimp cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice if using.
  10. Toss cooked shrimp gently in the bang bang sauce until well coated and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry thoroughly for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Toss shrimp in sauce just before serving to maintain crunch. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free sauce, substitute mayo with vegan alternative or coconut yogurt. Reheat leftovers in air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 350°F to restore crispiness.

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