Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- as needed avocado oil, in a spray bottle
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, adjust to heat preference
For Garnish
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, paprika, and garlic powder. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Working in batches, lightly coat each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip the shrimp into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even coating. Repeat this process for all shrimp.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 390
- 4
Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in multiple batches. Lightly spray the shrimp with avocado oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the shrimp for 5-7 minutes. Flip the shrimp, lightly spray with avocado oil again, and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
While the shrimp are cooking, prepare the bang bang sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Once all the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the bang bang sauce over the shrimp and toss gently until each piece is fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- as needed avocado oil, in a spray bottle
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, adjust to heat preference
For Garnish
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, paprika, and garlic powder. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Working in batches, lightly coat each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip the shrimp into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even coating. Repeat this process for all shrimp.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 390 - 4
Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in multiple batches. Lightly spray the shrimp with avocado oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the shrimp for 5-7 minutes. Flip the shrimp, lightly spray with avocado oil again, and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
While the shrimp are cooking, prepare the bang bang sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Once all the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the bang bang sauce over the shrimp and toss gently until each piece is fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min