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Finished bowl of Bang Bang Shrimp made with crispy air-fried shrimp coated in a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce, served over steamed rice with sliced cucumbers and scallions as a healthy Asian dinner.
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Bang Bang Shrimp

This Bang Bang Shrimp is crispy, slightly creamy, and is delicious without a ton of effort. The air fried shrimp stays crispy but light then gets coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that balances the dish out perfectly.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Comfort Food, Fusion
Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Recipe, Bang Bang Shrimp, Crispy Shrimp, Crispy Shrimp Recipe, Easy, Easy Recipes, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes, High Protein, High Protein Recipe, Meal Prep, Seafood Recipe, Shrimp Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 16 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Neutral oil spray

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Garnishes

  • Rice for serving
  • Scallions
  • Cucumbers

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine cornstarch and salt and mix lightly. Add your shrimp and toss until each piece is thoroughly coated.
  • Spray oil in your air fryer basket and place the shrimp inside in a single layer. Spray lightly with more oil and air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 8 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
  • While the shrimp cooks, combine mayo, Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
  • Serve the shrimp over a fresh bowl of rice and optionally garnish with scallions and cucumbers.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g