Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp.
Description
Crispy air fryer bang bang shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy Bonefish Grill copycat sauce, with restaurant-style crunch and no deep frying.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bang bang sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a bowl, cover with buttermilk and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Lift the shrimp from the buttermilk, let the excess drip off, and toss in the flour mixture. Shake off the extra.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spray the basket, add the shrimp in a single layer and spray until no dry flour shows. Air fry 4 minutes.
- Flip, spray any dry spots and air fry 3 to 4 minutes more, until golden and opaque inside. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Toss the hot shrimp in the sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Equipment
- 2 shallow bowls
- Oil spray (olive or avocado)
Notes
- For the crispiest shrimp, serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- Store shrimp and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve over shredded iceberg lettuce for the Bonefish Grill presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 19gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1809mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg