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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Seafood Recipes » Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

    Published: May 9, 2022 / Updated: October 24, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

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    If you like to order Bang Bang Shrimp at your favorite Thai restaurant or from Bonefish Grill, you will LOVE making this easy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe at home!

    air fryer bang bang shrimp garnished with green onions in a white bowl.

    If you love shrimp like I do, you will LOVE this recipe!

    Some of my favorite recipes on the blog are shrimp recipes. My faves include this Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe and this Ninja Foodi Shrimp Scampi Linguine recipe.

    But this new shrimp recipe is definitely in my top three FAVORITE shrimp recipes. I could make and eat Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp every other night. I love it SO much!

    Making bang bang shrimp in the air fryer is super easy and the shrimp turn out amazingly delicious. Trust me: once you make this, you will want to make it again and again. It's addictive!

    Jump to:
    • 🍤 What is bang bang shrimp?
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🧄 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🍷 Best wine pairings
    • Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More air fryer recipes
    • Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

    🍤 What is bang bang shrimp?

    air fryer bang bang shrimp garnished with green onions in a white bowl.

    Bang Bang Shrimp is a Thai dish that has been made popular by the restaurant chain Bonefish Grill.

    If you eat at the Cheesecake Factory, you may know them as Dynamite Shrimp.

    Basically, bang bang shrimp is shrimp that has been breaded and coated with bang bang sauce. This is a sauce that consists of sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and sriracha.

    The best part: you can make the bang bang sauce as spicy or as mild as you want it to be!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    air fryer bang bang shrimp garnished with green onions in a white bowl.

    I love bang bang shrimp, AND I absolutely adore my air fryer.

    We use our Ninja Foodi air fryer at least once every single day (see all of my air fryer recipes here). So I decided to try to make this delectable dish by air frying. It was a winning recipe from my first try! And now, I can't stop making it. Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is soooooo delicious!

    The air fryer makes this recipe super easy and fast to make at home. The shrimp comes out tender and juicy, with a crunchy saucy coating.

    And, clean up using the air fryer is a breeze, which is always a bonus when cooking!

    🧄 Ingredient notes

    ingredients to make air fryer bang bang shrimp.

    Cooking spray - Use a non-aerosol cooking spray to coat the air fryer basket or trays. I usually use this avocado oil spray. But you can also use grapeseed oil spray or even olive oil spray in air fryers up to 400°F.

    Shrimp - Use large raw shrimp and be sure to peel and devein the shrimp if needed. If your shrimp is frozen, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.

    Sweet Chili Sauce - You can use my homemade sweet chili sauce recipe to make your own from scratch. Or, use your favorite sweet chili sauce.

    Mayonnaise - I use vegan mayo since I'm dairy-free, but you can use any classic, non-flavored mayonnaise here.

    Sriracha- The amount of sriracha called for in the recipe makes a MILD sauce, with just a little kick and a lot of flavor. But you can always add more sriracha if you want more heat!

    Breadcrumbs - Use panko breadcrumbs, which give the shrimp a nice extra crunch to each bite. If you have regular breadcrumbs, you can use that instead.

    Coconut milk - Using coconut milk makes this bang bang shrimp extra luxurious, and it keeps it as a dairy-free shrimp recipe. But you can use regular milk or whatever your favorite non-dairy alternative milk is, if you prefer.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Making Bang Bang Shrimp in the air fryer is super easy!

    Spray your air fryer with cooking spray then preheat at 400°F for 2 minutes.

    Make sure your large shrimp are peeled and deveined.

    Make the sauce

    ingredient to make bang bang sauce
    bang bang shrimp sauce

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Set aside.

    Make the bang bang shrimp

    Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

    Place the cornstarch and salt, whisked, in one shallow bowl. Pour the coconut milk into a second shallow bowl. Then place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.

    dip shrimp into cornstarch
    dip shrimp into coconut milk
    coat shrimp with panko breadcrumbs
    coated shrimp ready to air fry

    Dredge shrimp into the cornstarch salt mixture bowl first, and shake off excess.

    Then dip into the coconut milk.

    Finally, dredge and coat completely with panko breadcrumbs.

    Set aside on a large plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp until all shrimp are coated.

    coated shrimp in the air fryer basket, ready to air fry
    ninja foodi air fryer at 400 degrees 5 minutes

    Arrange shrimp in a single layer in your air fryer basket or trays. You may need to work in batches. Coat tops lightly with a bit of cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes.

    dip shrimp into bang bang sauce
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    After 5 minutes, remove the shrimp from the air fryer and lightly dip into the sauce, then return to the air fryer.

    Air fry for 5 more minutes.

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    air fryer bang bang shrimp

    Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the shrimp. Shrimp are fully cooked when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a shrimp reads 120°F.

    Plate shrimp and sprinkle with sliced scallions for garnish. Serve immediately.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    air fryer bang bang shrimp garnished with green onions in a white bowl.
    How do I know when the shrimp are done cooking?

    Shrimp are fully cooked when an internal thermometer inserted into a shrimp reads 120°F.

    What's the best way to store and reheat leftovers?

    Allow shrimp to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

    Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for about 4 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp is crisp again.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    air fryer bang bang shrimp garnished with green onions in a white bowl with forks and a colorful napkin.

    You could serve these shrimp as an appetizer, or as the main course.

    If enjoying this shrimp as an entree, consider serving them with Instant Pot Garlic Rice and a side of Air Fryer Broccoli.

    They're also great with some Easy Homemade Ramen or over Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

    🍷 Best wine pairings

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta with glass of white wine.

    Pair air fryer bang bang shrimp with a dry Riesling or an Albariño white wine, similar to white wines you would pair with the Cajun Shrimp Pasta pictured above. These wines tend to pair well with most Thai food.

    Kitchen tools and equipment

    bang bang shrimp in the air fryer basket.

    For this recipe, you just need a few basic kitchen tools:

    You can use any standard size air fryer to make this recipe. I use my Ninja Foodi 10-quart Dual Zone Air Fryer, which I LOVE because it's so easy to clean and air fries quickly. But you can use any 6-quart or 8-quart basket-style air fryer or tray-style air fryer.

    Mixing bowls - You will also need mixing bowls to mix together the bang bang sauce, and to coat the shrimp.

    Tongs - Use a sturdy set of kitchen tongs to coat the shrimp, and to turn the shrimp over in the air fryer.

    More air fryer recipes

    • Air Fryer Crab Rangoon -- another Better Than Takeout recipe!
    • Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
    • Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli
    • Teriyaki Salmon in the Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer Paprika Chicken -- one of my family's all-time favorite air fryer meals!!

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    air fryer bang bang shrimp with scallions.

    Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

    5 from 7 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 25 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Thai shrimp dish is so flavorful and better than take-out! With a crispy coating and sweet-tangy sauce, each bite of this bang bang shrimp recipe is full of flavor.
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 390kcal
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
    • ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ cup cornstarch
    • 1 cup coconut milk or almond milk
    • 1¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 teaspoons sliced scallions, for garnish

    Instructions

    • Spray your air fryer with cooking spray then preheat at 400°F for 2 minutes. Make sure your large shrimp are peeled and deveined.

    Make the sauce

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Set aside.

    Make the shrimp

    • Season the shrimp with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and the black pepper. Place the cornstarch and remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt in one shallow bowl and whisk. Place the milk into a second shallow bowl. Place the panko in a third shallow bowl.
    • Dredge shrimp into the cornstarch salt bowl first, and shake off excess. Then dip into the milk. Finally, dredge and coat completely with panko crumbs. Set aside on a large plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp until all shrimp are coated.
    • Arrange shrimp in a single layer in your air fryer basket or trays. You may need to work in batches. Coat tops lightly with a bit of cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes.
    • After 5 minutes, remove the shrimp from the air fryer and lightly dip into the sauce, then return to the air fryer. Air fry for 5 more minutes.
    • Plate shrimp and sprinkle with sliced scallions for garnish. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Milk: I use coconut milk or almond milk to keep this dairy-free but you can use regular milk if you want.
    Heat level: The amount of sriracha in the recipe adds flavor without heat to the sauce, so it's not very spicy. Add more sriracha to the sauce if you want more heat in the dish! 
    Sauce: This recipe makes just enough sauce to cover the shrimp before it goes in the air fryer for the second time. If you want saucier shrimp, make extra sauce to pour over the finished shrimp or to serve alongside it. 
    Batches: Depending on your air fryer, you will most likely need to air fry the shrimp in two to three batches, so as not to overcrowd the shrimp and allow them to cook properly. I usually cook this recipe in two batches. 
    Storage: Store leftover bang bang shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Tayler Ross says

        May 10, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        5 stars
        We had this shrimp with dinner last night and omg was it amazing! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          May 15, 2022 at 4:22 pm

          5 stars
          So glad you loved it Tayler!

      2. Sophia says

        May 10, 2022 at 3:38 pm

        5 stars
        I've always wanted to try making this and I'm so glad I did! The air fryer made it really easy and it was super tasty. Loved it!

        Reply
      3. Tara says

        May 10, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        5 stars
        Oh yum! I love how you have made the bang bang shrimp at home using the air fryer. They look so good coated in that sauce!

        Reply
      4. Carrie Robinson says

        May 10, 2022 at 2:45 pm

        5 stars
        What a great idea to make this dish in the air fryer! :) It looks so good.

        Reply
      5. Tavo says

        May 10, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        5 stars
        I loved these shrimps! Just like popcorn shrimps, super crunchy and easy to make. Thank you!

        Reply

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