Bang Bang shrimp air fryer
This Bang Bang shrimp air fryer recipe offers a healthier twist on a restaurant classic, featuring crispy shrimp coated in a homemade sauce that's customizable and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- Scant ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon flour (use gluten-free, if needed) divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (we like Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo)
- 2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon water
- Nonstick cooking spray (we like Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray)
- Optional for serving: shredded romaine, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Rinse and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon flour to lightly coat.
- Whisk the egg and cold water in a bowl until combined. Sprinkle in the scant ¾ cup flour gradually while whisking to form a smooth batter.
- Add salt, then toss the flour-coated shrimp in the batter.
- Lift each shrimp out with a fork, allowing the excess batter to drip off before cooking.
- Air Fryer Method: Preheat to 360°F. Spray the basket with nonstick spray and add battered shrimp in a single layer. Air fry for 4 minutes, flip, mist again, and cook for another 4 minutes or until crispy. Repeat in batches.
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and bake for 5 minutes per side. Flip, spray again, and bake another 5 minutes until crisp.
- While shrimp cooks, whisk mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and water in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Toss cooked shrimp in the sauce or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with romaine and green onions, if desired.