Air Fryer Fried Shrimp Sandwich with Tartar Sauce
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Air Fryer Fried Shrimp Sandwich with Tartar Sauce
Description
The dish starts with peeled, deveined jumbo shrimp, individually dipped into beaten egg and coated in seasoned panko and whole wheat breadcrumbs. A light spray of olive oil on both sides before air frying at 400°F crisps the shrimp evenly over six minutes. This method yields shrimp with a crunchy exterior and tender interior, mimicking traditional frying with less fat.
The tartar sauce mixes sour cream, light mayonnaise, fresh dill, dill pickles, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, providing a cool, tangy contrast to the hearty shrimp. The shrimp are placed on split potato buns lined with butter lettuce leaves, adding freshness and crunch. Each bun is finished with a generous spread of tartar sauce.
This sandwich suits casual meals and highlights the balance between crispy seafood and creamy sauce. The air fryer technique saves oil and cleanup time while preserving texture. It’s ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 20 about 14 to 16 oz Shrimp tails removed, raw, peeled and deveined, jumbo
- 1/4 cup sour cream reduced fat
- 1 egg large, beaten
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise light
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs dry, seasoned
- 1/3 cup dill pickle finely chopped
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs seasoned
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
- olive oil spray form
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 butter lettuce leaves separated, head
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 potato buns round or long) I like Martins, whole wheat, 100 calorie
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Crack the egg into a bowl and beat it. Combine panko, and breadcrumbs in a second bowl.
- Using a fork, place shrimp 1 at a time into the egg, then into the crumbs, then onto a plate in a single layer while breading the rest.
- Spray the top of the shrimp generously with oil then transfer oil side down to the fryer basket in a single layer in batches.
- Spray the other side with oil and air fry 400F 4 minutes.
- Shake the basket and cook 2 more minutes, or until golden. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- On 4 buns, divide the shrimp on each, top with lettuce and 2 1/2 tablespoons tartar sauce on the top side of the bun.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.5g | 11% |
| Protein | 34.5g | 69% |
| Fat | 9.35g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 228mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 873mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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