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Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Air Fryer

Description

The air fryer makes this crispy Bang Bang Shrimp recipe super easy and lighter, and a creamy, spicy sauce makes it irresistible!


Ingredients

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Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup red Thai chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha

Instructions

Bang Bang Sauce:

  1. To a small bowl, add kewpie mayonnaise, Thai sauce and sriracha. Whisk together until combined and smooth. Set aside.

Shrimp:

  1. To a large bowl add prepared shrimp.
  2. Add garlic powder, basil, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Season the shrimp with the spice blend. Thoroughly toss the shrimp to coat with all the spices.
  4. Heat an air fryer to 400°F.
  5. Spray air fryer basket and add shrimp to the basket in a single layer.
  6. Air fry fro 13-14 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  7. Remove the shrimp from the air fryer. Add to a large bowl and pour the bang bang sauce over top. Toss to coat the shrimp with the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately. Optional: garnish with sliced green onions.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8-10 shrimp + sauce
  • Calories: 338
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1232 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 190 mg