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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine crispy, flavorful shrimp with a spicy-sweet sauce, all nestled in a warm tortilla. The Air Fryer makes this dish healthier by reducing the amount of oil used while still achieving a crispy texture on the shrimp. These tacos are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them a perfect weeknight meal or a fun dish for taco night. The creamy, tangy, and spicy "Bang Bang" sauce is the highlight, elevating the shrimp and creating a delicious contrast with the crunch of the shrimp and the freshness of the toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 9

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled deveined & tail-off
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs preferably Japanese-style breadcrumbs if you can find them
  • ½ cup tapioca flour or arrowroot starch or cornstarch
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • kosher salt & black pepper
  • cooking spray
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha more if you like it spicier
  • For the Slaw:
  • 8 oz coleslaw mix
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • juice from ½ lime
  • squirt of sriracha
  • kosher salt to taste
  • To Serve:
  • 10 flour tortillas
  • chopped green onion

Method
 

  1. First, pat the shrimp dry. Then set up your dredging station with 3 shallow bowls. To one of the bowls, add the tapioca flour and seasonings. To the second bowl, add the breadcrumbs. To the last bowl, add the eggs and a splash of water and whisk until combined.
  2. 1 lb large raw shrimp,2 large eggs,½ cup tapioca flour,½ tsp paprika,½ tsp garlic powder,¼ tsp onion powder,kosher salt & black pepper,1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  3. Dip each shrimp into the tapioca flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. I like using one hand for the wet ingredients and one for the dry, to make it a little less messy. Place breaded shrimp onto air fryer basket and spray the top with oil. You will likely need to cook the shrimp in two separate batches.
  4. cooking spray
  5. Air fry the shrimp at 390F for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through. After you flip the shrimp, spray the other side with oil and return to the air fryer.
  6. While the shrimp is cooking, add all of the bang bang sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Then, add all of the slaw ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.
  7. ½ cup mayonnaise,¼ cup thai sweet chili sauce,1 tsp sriracha,8 oz coleslaw mix,¼ cup chopped cilantro,¼ cup chopped green onion,2 tbsp mayonnaise,juice from ½ lime,squirt of sriracha,kosher salt
  8. After the shrimp is done cooking, add it to a large bowl and pour the bang bang sauce over top (reserving a little bit for garnish, if you'd like). Gently toss or shake the bowl to coat the shrimp in the bang bang sauce.
  9. Warm your tortillas over an open flame, on a pan, or in the microwave. Then, assemble your tacos, starting with the tortillas, a bit of the slaw, the shrimp, any leftover bang bang sauce you have, and garnish with some sliced green onion. Enjoy!
  10. 10 flour tortillas,chopped green onion

Notes

GLUTEN FREE SUBS: To make this recipe gluten free simply use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and your favorite gluten free taco-sized tortillas.
 
SERVING SIZE & NUTRITION INFO: This recipe makes about 10 tacos, assuming you add 3-4 large shrimp to each taco. The nutrition info listed below is for 1 taco, and is only an estimate.