Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Bang Bang Sauce is a copycat recipe for crispy shrimp from the popular Bonefish Grill restaurant.
The air-fried shrimp is covered in panko bread crumbs and cooked in an air fryer until golden brown and has a crispy texture. The spicy sauce is made with Thai sweet chili sauce.
These popular crispy shrimp, such as Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish for lunch or dinner.
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Why You’ll Love These Shrimp Tacos
- Crispy Panko Breading – The breadcrumb coating of this air fryer shrimp is made crispy by using Panko breadcrumbs.
- Better For You Than Frying—Deep frying uses lots of oil, whereas air frying does not, so the shrimp is much lighter and better than deep frying.
- Tasty Bang Bang Sauce—The Bang Bang Sauce is so sweet, tangy, and delicious that it will make you love this Bang Bang Shrimp!
- Hand-held Goodness—Who doesn’t love finger food? The crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos can be hand-held for a delightful appetizer or tasty dinner!
Equipment
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Ingredients
Below, I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions if you don’t have a specific ingredient. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
- Raw Shrimp – (Peeled & Deveined)
- Egg Whites
- Panko Breadcrumbs – The panko breadcrumbs provide a crispy coating for the shrimp. However, you could use regular breadcrumbs if that is what you have.
- Cornstarch
- Seasoning – Salt, Pepper, & Garlic Powder
- Olive Oil
- Tortillas
Bang Bang Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha
- Lime Juice
- Thai chili sauce
- Garlic cloves – finely minced or grated
- Soy sauce
- Slaw Mix
- Cilantro
How To Make Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 Degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl, add egg whites and whisk. Set aside.
Add panko, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a separate bowl and stir to combine.
Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels.
Dip the shrimp into the egg whites.
Then dip the shrimp into the panko mixture.
Place them on the baking sheet. Repeat until all the shrimp are breaded.
At this point, you can cut off tails if desired. Drizzle shrimp with olive oil.
Place your panko-coated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400 F for 8-10 minutes, checking halfway through.
While frying, combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and place them in the fridge until ready.
Prepare your tortillas by heating them in a skillet or microwave.
Add slaw in the bottom of the tortilla and top with cooked shrimp and sauce.
Recipe Tips
Crispy Coating—Drizzle with a little olive oil or spray them with olive oil cooking spray to help the panko breadcrumb coating crisp up nicely.
Don’t Overcook Shrimp—This will avoid chewy shrimp. When perfectly cooked, shrimp should be C-shaped, but if they are overcooked, they will be O-shaped.
Store Shrimp and Bang Bang Sauce Separately – Bang Bang Sauce should only be added to the shrimp just before serving; otherwise, it could make the coating on the shrimp soggy.
What to Serve With Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos?
Mexican Cauliflower Rice – For a low-carb side dish option, give this cauliflower rice a try.
Instant Pot Cilantro Rice – An easy, cilantro rice recipe that pairs perfectly with shrimp tacos.
Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw – This light and refreshing cilantro lime slaw is a perfect side or topping for the Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos!
Chopped Vegetable Salad – A light and refreshing salad with fresh salad greens and chopped vegetables in a lovely dressing.
FAQs
8-10 minutes.
Place the shrimp in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Yes. I recommend freezing the shrimp without coating it in bang bang sauce. Add the shrimp to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
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If you made the Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos and loved them, please leave a comment and a 5-star rating!
Recipe
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
- 7-8 flour tortillas
- 1 pound Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Cup Cornstarch
- 3 Egg whites
- 3-4 Tablespoons Olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 Cup mayonnaise
- ¼ Cup Sriracha
- ¼ Cup lime juice
- ¼ Cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
- 5 Garlic cloves (finely minced or grated)
- ¼ Cup soy sauce
- coleslaw mix
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 Degrees. While preheating, prepare your shrimp. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl add egg whites and whisk. Set aside. In a separate bowl add panko, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and combine. Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels and dip your shrimp into the egg whites and then into the panko mixture, placing them on the baking sheet. Do this until all the shrimp are breaded. Cut off tails at this point if desired.
- Drizzle shrimp with olive oil. Add to your air fryer and air fry for 8-10 minutes, checking halfway through.
- While frying, combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. Prepare your tortillas by heating them in a skillet or microwave. Add slaw to the bottom of the tortilla and top with shrimp and sauce.
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