Bang Bang Shrimp
These tacos bring back memories of summer evenings on the patio, with laughter, music, and plates that emptied fast. The crispy shrimp, creamy-spicy sauce, and zesty slaw create a harmony that’s impossible to resist. Whether you’re cooking for friends or treating yourself, these tacos are a celebration on a plate. Try them once, and they might just become your new favorite dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Air Fryer Shrimp:
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-off
2 large eggs
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs (preferably Japanese-style)
½ cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot starch or cornstarch)
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Cooking spray
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tsp sriracha (adjust for heat)
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
Instructions
Prepare Shrimp: In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another, mix tapioca flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a third bowl, place panko.
Dredge shrimp in flour mix, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
Place shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Make Sauce: Mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl.
Make Slaw: Toss coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onion, mayo, lime juice, sriracha, and salt.
Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, layer with slaw, shrimp, drizzle of bang bang sauce, and a sprinkle of green onions.
Notes
Crispy, creamy, spicy, and zesty—these tacos are pure joy in every bite.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~420
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 22g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/bang-bang-shrimp/