Air fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is the perfect appetizer for your next game day party! Make this copycat Bonefish Grill recipe for crispy shrimp with a spicy sauce.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Chilling Time15 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1poundshrimppeeled and deveined
1/2cupmilk
1/4cupcornstarch
1egg beaten
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper powder
1/2tablespoonhot sauce
3/4cuppanko breadcrumbs
Spray bottle of oil
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients
½cupmayonnaise
2tablespoonssweet chili sauce
1tablespoonhot saucesuch as Sriracha
1tablespoonhoney
Instructions
Combine the milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and egg in a mixing bowl.
1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 egg beaten, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
Put the breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Dip the shrimp in the milk mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, coating the entire shrimp. Try to only use one hand during the breading process so one stays clean and dry.
1 pound shrimp
Arrange the coated shrimp on a tray and put it in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes. Chilling will help keep the breading from falling off.
Make Bang Bang Sauce: While the shrimp chills, mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Whisk until everything is well combined.
½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon honey
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 390 degrees F.
Spray the basket with a quick spray of oil. Then add the shrimp in a single layer and spray the top side with oil. Don't drench the pieces. They just need a small amount of oil. Keep them in a single layer and cook them in batches if necessary.
Spray bottle of oil
Air fry at 390 F for 5 minutes on one side, flip the shrimp, and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Serving Ideas
To serve as an appetizer, dip the spicy shrimp in the sauce and enjoy.
For a main dish, pour the sauce over the pieces, mix and garnish with green onions.
Or use the cooked shrimp in tacos, wraps, or sandwiches.
Notes
Don't use commercial cooking spray in the air fryer since it can damage the air fryer basket.
Use medium to large size shrimp.
Chilling the shrimp after breaking but before cooking helps the breading stick.