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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy air-fryer shrimp with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce.

Prep
20 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Serves
2 to 3 servings

What you need

Bang Bang Sauce

  • Mayonnaise
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Sriracha, to taste

Shrimp & Breading

  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Paprika
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Eggs, beaten
  • Panko breadcrumbs

THE PLAN.

  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Taste and adjust the heat.
  2. Season the flour with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set up separate bowls of seasoned flour, beaten egg, and panko.
  3. Coat each shrimp in flour, then egg, then panko.
  4. Air fry at 375°F for 5 minutes. Flip the shrimp and air fry for another 5 minutes, until crisp and cooked through.
  5. Toss or drizzle the shrimp with bang bang sauce and serve immediately.

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