Best 2 Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Recipes

Bang bang shrimp is a classic Chinese dish that is typically made with fried shrimp that is tossed in a spicy, creamy sauce. While the traditional method of making this dish is delicious, it can be quite unhealthy. However, there is a way to enjoy this dish without all of the guilt - by making it in an air fryer. Air fryer bang bang shrimp is just as crispy and flavorful as the traditional version, but it has a fraction of the fat and calories. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for air fryer bang bang shrimp that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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AIR FRYER BANG BANG SHRIMP

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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp with creamy sauce is simply incredible! Learn how to make crispy air fried Bang Bang Shrimp with this easy recipe.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon sriracha
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled)
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup corn starch
1 cup breadcrumbs
avocado oil (for brushing during air frying)
parsley for garnish

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha and sweet chili sauce until well blended. This will become your bang bang sauce. Set aside.
Working in batches of 6-8 at a time, coat your shrimp in cornstarch until fully covered. Then coat fully in buttermilk and lastly roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered. Place each coated shrimp in the airfryer. Make sure they do not touch.
Cook in airfryer on 400 degrees for 5 minutes on one side. When cooking time is complete, drizzle a light coat of avocado oil on the cooked side. Flip each shrimp and drizzle an additional layer of avocado oil on the uncooked side. Return to airfryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
When cooking time is complete, remove shrimp from airfryer and set aside. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.
In a medium mixing bowl, cover all of the shrimp with the bang bang sauce. Lightly toss until the shrimp are fully covered in sauce.
Top with parsley (optional) and serve immediately on top of a bed of rice or on their own!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 313 mg, Sodium 1641 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER BANG BANG SHRIMP

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This is my take on a popular dish from a restaurant chain. My version is made in an air fryer instead of being deep-fried. The end result was perfectly crispy sweet and spicy shrimp.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Shrimp Recipes

Time 39m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 head loose leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped, or to taste

Steps:

Set an air fryer for 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sriracha sauce in a bowl until smooth. Reserve some bang bang sauce in a separate bowl for dipping, if desired.
Place flour on a plate. Place panko on a separate plate.
Coat shrimp first with flour, followed by mayonnaise mixture, then panko. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet.
Place shrimp in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
Cook for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Serve in lettuce wraps garnished with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 894.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

To make the shrimp extra crispy, pat them dry with paper towels before coating them in the cornstarch mixture.
For a more intense flavor, marinate the shrimp in the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and ginger mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Be sure to shake the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture until they are evenly coated.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. This will prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly.
Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
Serve the shrimp immediately with the bang bang sauce.

Conclusion:

Air fryer bang bang shrimp is a quick and easy appetizer or main course that is sure to please everyone. The shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the bang bang sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.