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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy air fryer shrimp recipe perfect for appetizers, weeknight dinners, and game day snacks, delivering crispy coating, sweet-spicy sauce, and quick air fryer cooking. Shrimp are coated in seasoned cornstarch, air fried until golden, and tossed in a creamy Bang Bang sauce with Thai chili sauce and Sriracha.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 12 to 16 ounces medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • cooking spray

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Garnish

  • green onion thinly sliced
  • cilantro chopped
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine corn starch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Coat the shrimp lightly in the corn starch mixture until evenly coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the air fryer basket or tray with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the basket, then lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden and crispy.
  • In a bowl, mix together Kewpie mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
  • Toss the cooked shrimp in the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
  • Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Cooking Notes
Arranging the shrimp in a single layer helps them crisp more evenly in the air fryer. Lightly spraying the shrimp with oil helps create better browning during cooking.
Tips for Best Results:
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
  • Flip the shrimp halfway through cooking.
  • Toss with the sauce just before serving.
  • Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
How to Know It’s Ready:
The shrimp should look lightly golden and crisp while the centers stay tender and opaque.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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