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Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe Easy Homemade 15-Minute Dinner

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, saucy bang bang shrimp made in the air fryer, delivering a lighter, less greasy version of the classic dish with a creamy-spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • ½ cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (preferably full-fat)
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or oil for air fryer basket

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder. Adjust sriracha to preferred heat level and refrigerate.
  3. Place cornstarch in one shallow bowl and beaten eggs in another. Season cornstarch with salt and pepper.
  4. Dip each shrimp into the egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in cornstarch until fully coated. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet or plate.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
  7. Air fry shrimp for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl and toss gently with the bang bang sauce to coat evenly.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.

Notes

Dry shrimp thoroughly before coating to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for best results. Spray shrimp lightly with oil before cooking for a golden finish. Toss shrimp gently in sauce immediately after cooking to keep coating crispy. Sauce can be adjusted for heat by varying sriracha amount. Leftovers should be stored separately and reheated in air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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