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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g large shrimp, peeled; 75 g cornstarch; 2 pieces eggs; 100 g panko breadcrumbs; 60 ml mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce; 1 tsp sriracha

Published June 2, 2026·Updated June 2, 2026·by Air Fryer Crispy Editorial Team·✓ Editorially Reviewed

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Dairy-free Pescatarian High protein

Crispy breaded shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce. A popular restaurant appetizer made at home.

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servings:4

Ingredients

500 glarge shrimp, peeled
75 gcornstarch
2 pieceseggs
100 gpanko breadcrumbs
60 mlmayonnaise
2 tbspsweet chili sauce
1 tspsriracha

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Instructions

Pat shrimp dry. Set up bowls: cornstarch, beaten eggs, panko.

Coat shrimp: cornstarch, egg, panko. Spray with oil.

Air fry at 200°C / 400°F for 4 minutes per side until golden.

Mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha. Toss shrimp in sauce and serve.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to cook bang bang shrimp? ▾

Total time is about 23 minutes, with 8 minutes of actual cooking. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your equipment and ingredient size.

How many servings does this bang bang shrimp recipe make? ▾

This recipe yields 4 servings as written. You can easily scale the recipe up or down using the serving size adjuster above the ingredient list.

Why is my large shrimp not crispy in the air fryer? ▾

For maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the basket, pat ingredients dry before cooking, and shake or flip halfway through. A light coating of oil also helps achieve a golden finish.

What can I serve with bang bang shrimp? ▾

This dish pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Check our related recipes below for more ideas.

What to drink with this

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Wine

Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.

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Beer

American IPA or amber ale.

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Cocktail

Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.

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Non-alcoholic

Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.

Ingredient substitutions

Ingredient	Replace with	Ratio	Notes
panko	crushed pork rinds	1:1	Zero-carb, gluten-free. Crisps identically.
	crushed gluten-free crackers	1:1	GF option. Adds slight flavor depending on cracker brand.
breadcrumb	crushed pork rinds	1:1	Zero-carb, gluten-free.
	almond flour + grated parmesan	3:4 + 1:4	Keto + gluten-free option.

The story behind this recipe ▾

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is listed under the fish category within the american culinary tradition. The recipe is built around 7 ingredients, with large shrimp, cornstarch, eggs as the main components. Total time from start to serving runs about 23 minutes: 15 minutes of preparation followed by 8 minutes of cooking. The method is kept deliberately straightforward, and the ingredient list stays within what a standard home pantry typically covers. Yield is 4 servings as written.

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This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.

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