Description
Make restaurant-style crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. This recipe offers instructions for deep frying or using an air fryer for a quick appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray for air fryer)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- For serving: Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp completely dry with paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
- Set up the dredging station: Place flour, salt, and pepper in one shallow dish. Place the beaten eggs in a second dish. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge the shrimp: Coat each shrimp first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Cook the shrimp (Frying Method): Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a wire rack over paper towels to drain.
- Cook the shrimp (Air Fryer Method): Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the breaded shrimp with cooking spray. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Combine: Place the hot, crispy shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and gently toss until every piece is coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For an Air Fryer variation, ensure you spray the breaded shrimp lightly with oil to help the panko brown properly.
- To make this a Bang Bang Shrimp Taco, serve the coated shrimp in warm tortillas with shredded cabbage and a drizzle of extra sauce.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce consistency, add 1 teaspoon of water or milk to the sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 180