Make the infamous bang bang shrimp dish at home in your air fryer! Crispy breaded prawns served with a creamy sweet and spicy sauce.
Save this recipe for later!
Send this recipe to your inbox so you can find it easily!
By using this form you agree to receive emails from Cooking with Janica.
It is literally impossible to go to Bonefish Grill and not order the bang bang shrimp. Those crunchy, flavorful shrimp covered in sweet and spicy sauce stay on my mind 24/7!
To satisfy my cravings when I can’t go to restaurants, I started cooking them at home in the air fryer.
It turns out just as delicious, but has the advantage of being cooked with less oil. My favorite part: cleanup is a breeze compared to using an air fryer!
ingredients
- Shrimp – Medium shrimp (size 30-40) are ideal for this recipe. Adjust cooking times accordingly for small or giant shrimp.
- Flour – This recipe is developed with 00 flour.
- Egg – Large eggs are used in this dish.
- Panko – Use Panko for the best crunch. If necessary, Italian breadcrumbs can be substituted.
- Condiments – Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Olive oil spray – Use store-bought olive oil spray or make your own with olive oil and one of these.
- Mayo – Any brand of mayonnaise will work. Kewpie offers great flavor.
- Sweet chili sauce – Mae Ploy is my favorite brand, but any other will do.
- Sriracha – Increase or decrease the amount of Sriracha to reach your preferred heat level.
- Green onions – Optional gasket.
This post contains affiliate links (when you purchase we earn a little money at no cost to you). See our information for further information.
How to do
Step 1
Coat each piece of shrimp with flour, egg, and then panko.
Step 2
Place in the fryer basket and cook for 8-12 minutes at 375F, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
Step 3
To make the sauce, place the mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Sprinkle the bang bang sauce over the prawns, or serve it on the side and dip each individual piece in it.
Suggestions
- Use a large air fryer like the Professional coursesor work in batches using one with a smaller basket. Do not overcrowd or overlap the shrimp.
- If working in batches, place cooked shrimp on a metal cooling rack over a baking sheet. Place in oven at 200F to keep warm.
- If fresh shrimp is difficult to find in your area, purchase frozen ones and thaw them in the refrigerator before cooking.
What to serve it with
Serve alone as an appetizer or as a main course with rice (Instant Pot Coconut Rice is delicious!), pasta, or a side salad.
It’s always a game day hit along with other snacks and appetizers like fried pickles, chicken tenders, and honey lemon pepper wings.
Bang Bang Shrimp Air Fryer
Crispy fried shrimp covered in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce.
Prevents the screen from going dark
Instructions
-
Set up your breading station by placing the flour and beaten eggs in two separate shallow bowls.
-
In another shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Dredge each raw shrimp in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat both sides in the seasoned panko mixture.
-
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F and lightly coat the shrimp and fryer basket with oil.
-
Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the fryer basket. Depending on the size of your fryer, you may need to work in batches.
-
Cook the breaded prawns for 8 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the prawns are fully cooked and have a golden, crispy exterior.
-
While the shrimp cook, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and sweet chili sauce in a bowl. Adjust the spice level of the sauce to taste by gradually adding the sriracha.
-
Once the prawns are cooked, drizzle the bang bang sauce over the golden, crispy prawns. Shrimp is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
-
Serve the shrimp immediately while they are hot and flavorful. Garnish with green onions.
