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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp: Perfect Single-Serve Dinner

  • Author: Eden
  • Total Time: 18-20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

A small-batch, single-serve version of the popular restaurant appetizer, cooked in an air fryer for a crispy, spicy, and creamy dinner with zero waste.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8–10 jumbo or extra-large shrimp (6–8 oz / 170-225g), peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1–2 stalks green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour with Old Bay seasoning. In another shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt.
  3. Dredge each shrimp lightly in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then press into the panko breadcrumbs to coat all sides.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Arrange breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  6. Lightly spray the tops of the shrimp with cooking oil.
  7. Air fry for 4 minutes, then flip the shrimp and spray the other side with oil.
  8. Air fry for another 4-6 minutes until shrimp are pink, opaque, and coating is golden and crispy.
  9. While shrimp cook, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  10. Transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl, pour sauce over, and toss gently to coat.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are completely dry before breading to prevent soggy coating. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary. Serve immediately for best texture as the coating softens over time. For a vegetarian option, substitute firm tofu or king oyster mushrooms.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 batch (8-10 shrimp
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: air fryer, bang bang shrimp, single serve dinner, seafood recipe, spicy shrimp, quick dinner, air fryer shrimp, small batch recipe

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