Description
Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with a sweet and spicy sauce, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas. A quick, flavorful, and healthier take on restaurant-style tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray or oil
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Taco Assembly:
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, soak the shrimp in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor.
- Set Up the Breading Stations
- In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Shrimp
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip off.
- Dredge in the flour mixture, dip into the beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently for an even coating.
- Air Fry the Shrimp
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and arrange shrimp in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the shrimp with cooking oil.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until well combined.
- Toss the cooked shrimp in the sauce or drizzle it over the top.
- Assemble the Tacos
- Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded lettuce or cabbage, crispy shrimp, diced tomatoes, and avocado.
- Drizzle with extra Bang Bang sauce and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free panko and corn tortillas.
- Extra Spicy: Add more sriracha or a pinch of cayenne to the Bang Bang sauce.
- Low-Carb Option: Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Dairy-Free: Swap buttermilk for almond milk with a splash of lemon juice.
- Grilled Shrimp: Skip the breading and grill the shrimp for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: Air Fryer Shrimp, Bang Bang Tacos, Crispy Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Tacos