Name: Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce; 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar; 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce; ⅛ to ¼ cup sriracha sauce (depending on your heat preference. I used ¼ cup for a really spicy kick); 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon of seasoning blend; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt; 1 cup of buttermilk; 1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; parsley optional (for garnish); Cooking spray

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

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This Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is a quick and easy recipe that only has a handful of simple ingredients.

Jumbo Shrimp is coated in a crispy breading and is then topped with a homemade bang bang sauce.

The whole family will enjoy this delicious air fryer shrimp recipe as a appetizer or a weeknight main dish.

What is Bang Bang Shrimp?

Bang Bang Shrimp is a popular appetizer. This delicious famous shrimp appetizer became well known from the popular Bonefish Grill Bang Bang shrimp.

This crispy shrimp recipe is tossed in a delicious sauce that is creamy and spicy.

Bang Bang Shrimp Ingredients

The ingredients for this air fryer shrimp recipe can easily be found at your local grocery store.

(Note: The full list of ingredients and detailed instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.)

Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients:

Mayonnaise
Sweet Thai chili sauce
Sriracha sauce
Rice vinegar
Worcestershire sauce

Air Fryer Shrimp Ingredients:

Fresh raw shrimp
Cornstarch
Buttermilk
Panko breadcrumbs
Seasonings
Cooking oil spray (for spraying in air fryer)
Parsley for garnish (optional)

How to Make Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

2. In a shallow bowl, add buttermilk and set aside. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish and add seasoning salt. In a third bowl, add panko crumbs.

3. Season shrimp. Coat shrimp in cornstarch first, then buttermilk and finally, in the panko crumbs.

4. Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip shrimp over and cook another 5 minutes.

5. Remove from the air fryer and drizzle bang bang sauce over shrimp. Enjoy!

How long to cook shrimp in the Air Fryer

The cook time for shrimp depends on the size of shrimp you are using. For this recipe the shrimp will be golden brown around the 9 to 10 minute timeframe.

The smaller the shrimp the shorter the time and the larger the shrimp the longer the time.

How to store and reheat

The bang bang shrimp leftovers can be stored up to three days in your refrigerator. To reheat your leftovers, heat them at 325 for about 3-4 minutes in your air fryer.

For a quick reheat you can put them in the microwave but please know that they won’t be as crispy as before.

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