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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Appetizers

If you've ever ordered Bang Bang Shrimp at a restaurant and swooned over every bite, you're going to flip over this homemade version! The air fryer gives you that perfect crispy coating without all the oil, and that creamy, slightly spicy sauce is absolutely addictive. These beauties are always the first thing to go at my parties, so consider yourself warned!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp in a single layer, making sure they don't touch. Spray tops of shrimp generously with cooking spray.
  4. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are golden and crispy.
  5. While shrimp cook, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a large bowl until smooth.
  6. Transfer cooked shrimp to the bowl with sauce and toss gently to coat. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.