Description
Discover how to make delicious Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp with this easy recipe. Crispy shrimp coated in a spicy sauce, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/2 cups (90 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 lb. (454 g) medium-sized raw shrimp, deveined, tails off
- cooking spray or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps. (30 g) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsps. (10 g) hot sauce (less or more to taste)
- sliced green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the cornstarch, egg white, and breadcrumbs each into their own shallow dish.
- Dust the shrimp with cornstarch and place them on parchment or a plate.
- Submerge each shrimp in egg white, then firmly press both sides into the breadcrumbs to coat them evenly.
- Lay the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they aren’t touching one another.
- Spritz or brush the tops lightly with cooking spray or vegetable oil.
- Cook in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
- Turn the shrimp over, spritz or brush the other side, and continue air frying for an additional 2 minutes until they’re a golden color.
- As the shrimp cook, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce in a large bowl by whisking them together.
- After cooking, toss the shrimp in the sauce until they’re thoroughly coated.
- Serve right away, garnished with green onion if desired.
Notes
- Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto each shrimp before air frying for a crispier coating.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired level of spiciness in the sauce.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the sauce for a burst of citrus flavor.
