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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Irresistible Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp: Light & Crunchy Delight

This Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp combines sweetness and spice for a delightful snack under 300 calories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 Egg Beaten
  • 1 cup Flour or Cornstarch Flour for classic crust or cornstarch for gluten-free
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust according to preference
  • cooking spray Olive Oil Cooking Spray For crispiness
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayo (or Light Mayo) Creamy base
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to taste for spice

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the jumbo shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour or cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg.
  3. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil cooking spray. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture.
  4. Lightly spray the coated shrimp with olive oil cooking spray and air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce, and Sriracha for the Bang Bang sauce.
  6. Toss the cooked shrimp in the Bang Bang sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4shrimpCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve freshly tossed shrimp immediately as they taste best right out of the air fryer while still crispy.

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