Name: Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups panko bread crumbs; 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is amazing. These shrimp almost taste better than the restaurant. The sauce is amazing and would go great on anything. My son wants to try it on chicken next.

Are you looking for a new way to cook shrimp that will change your life? Well, look no further because I have the perfect recipe for you!

Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is a recipe that is like no other. It is one of the most popular dishes that they serve. So, I thought it deserved to be made in the air fryer.

This week, I took my children out for lunch (I mean research), and we ordered a couple of sample platters. We enjoyed eating our research. A couple of days later, I headed to the market and recreated the dish for dinner that night. My kids were in love and couldn’t stop eating it, and it tasted just like the original.

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Shrimp Recipes, some of my favorite shrimp recipes are AIR FRYER SHRIMP PO’BOY, AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS, AIR FRYER GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP, and AIR FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP.

What is Bang Bang Shrimp?

Do you love shrimp? Do you love a spicy, creamy sauce? If so, then this copycat Recipe from Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is for you. It’s not as difficult to make as it sounds and will be one of your favorite dishes. It’s also great to prepare for guests because it can be made ahead and served cold or at room temperature.

Bang Bang Shrimp is a popular dish from Thailand, gaining popularity in the United States over the last few years. It’s traditionally served as an appetizer with cucumbers and lettuce, but it can also be served as an entree if you add rice or pasta.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Panko Bread Crumbs
Jumbo Shrimp
Eggs
All-Purpose Flour
Olive Oil
Parsley
Mayonnaise
Sweet Chili Sauce
Sriracha Sauce
Honey
Rice Wine Vinegar

How To Make Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Toasted Breadcrumbs Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Toast the panko bread crumbs: In a small mixing bowl, mix the panko and olive oil. Spread out the panko onto an air fryer-safe pan. Set the pan into the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 250 degrees F, air fryer setting.

Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil. In a small mixing bowl, mix the eggs and flour.

Breading Station Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Dip your shrimp into the mixture. Then dip into the toasted breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides.

As you coat, the shrimp place them into the greased air fryer basket. Spray the coated shrimp with olive oil spray. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 9 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying again.

Pro Tips:

This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Model. I have made this several times during the years, in my Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and even the Mealthy Lid. The recipe will remain the same, but the cooking time may vary.
Do not crowd the Air Fryer Basket; otherwise, your shrimp will not cook up evenly. Work in batches, and as you bread the shrimp, air fry it up.
If you want to add the sauce on top, drizzle it right before serving.
I prefer to keep the sauce as a dipping sauce since the shrimp will lose their crispness as they sit in the sauce.

How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp in a Skillet

Don’t have an air fryer? Then, you are in luck!

What’s the best way to make delicious shrimp? Why in a skillet! This Bang Bang Shrimp is so easy to make. All you need are some ingredients and a few minutes of your time. You can also use this recipe with chicken or pork if you want something less seafood-y. Mix up this flavorful sauce and toss it with cooked pasta for an amazing dinner recipe that will please anyone who tries it!

Prepare the shrimp as directed in the recipe, and then place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil into a large skillet, turn the heat to medium-high, wait about 30 seconds until the oil heats up.

Then add your shrimp to the skillet, fry for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Plate and serve with a drizzle of the famous Bang Bang Sauce on top.

What type of Air Fryer should I use?

This recipe will work in either an Air Fryer Basket Model or An Air Fryer Oven Model. I also have prepared this dish with the Ninja Foodi, which is a combination of a pressure cooker and an Air Fryer (great for saving space).

Some of my favorite Air Fryers are:

PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer: PowerXL Air Fryer7 QT Maxx Classic, Special Edition 2021, Extra Hot Air Fry, Cook, Crisp, Broil, Roast, Bake, High Gloss Finish, Black (7 Quart)

Instant Pot Vortex Plus: Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven with built-in Smart Cooking Programs, Digital Touchscreen, Easy to Clean Basket, 10 Quart Capacity, and a Stainless Finish

GoWise: GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer with Recipe Book, Black

Serving Suggestions

Bang Bang Shrimp is a delicious appetizer served with spicy mayonnaise and crispy wonton strips. It’s easy to make at home, but you don’t need to stop there!

This is a great dinner or lunch option as well. It pairs well with rice noodles or steamed vegetables on the side to create a complete meal for two people!

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Yield: 4 Servings