Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

These Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos take inspiration from the iconic Bonefish Grill menu item, and transform it into a healthier full meal! The shrimp is air fried until perfectly crispy, then tossed in a creamy and spicy sauce, and served with homemade slaw and flour tortillas. A fun dinner recipe that's ready in under 30 minutes!

Servings tacos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 22

Equipment

paper towels
3 shallow bowls
Air Fryer
cutting board
knife
medium bowl
2 large bowls
whisk
tongs

Ingredients

For the Air Fryer Shrimp:

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

Instructions

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.
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
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.
cooking spray
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.
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.
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
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.
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 flour tortillas, chopped green onion

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Notes

*NOTE: You can also substitute an equal amount of Heinz Thai Inspired Sweet Chili Sauce.

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.

Calories: 367kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free

Keyword: Air Fryer, Bang Bang Sauce, Shrimp, Slaw, Sweet & Spicy, Tacos, Tortillas

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