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Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe
Air Fryer Kung Pao Shrimp recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with sweet, savory, and spicy flavor. Your family will love this healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 red pepper
- 1 can baby corn
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 dried chili pods or crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions diced
- peanuts
Instructions
- Dice the red bell pepper and slice the corn in half lengthwise. Put them in the air fryer and spray them with a bit of oil. Air fry at 400 F for 5 minutes.
- Put the shrimp in a medium bowl, then add the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir until the pieces are coated.
- Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 F for another 5 minutes. Verify the shrimp have reached 145 degrees F internally.
- While the shrimp cooks, combine the soy sauce, sugar, chicken stock, vinegar, and oyster sauce in a small bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, chili peppers, and minced garlic when the shrimp is done. Let it cook for 15-30 seconds. Then add the sauce and cook for 30 seconds. Then add the cooked veggies and shrimp to the pan and stir to mix.
- Sprinkle the peanuts and scallions on top and serve.
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Notes
- Choose medium to large shrimp. If they're pre-frozen, thaw them completely and pat them dry.
- When coating your shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, make sure each shrimp is well-covered. The cornstarch helps the sauce cling to the shrimp and thickens it.
- Cut your veggies in uniform sizes so everything cooks evenly.
- Change up the veggies if you like. Make sure you pick veggies that cook in about 10 minutes in the air fryer, like bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, or carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
243mg
(81%)
Sodium
1691mg
(70%)
Potassium
926mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2224IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1691mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 926mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2224IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.