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Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang Bang Shrimp. Crispy fried tender shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy, sweet chili mayo sauce with a hint of spice. This delicious dish is so addictive! Ready in 30 minutes. I also share how to air fry the shrimp in the below Notes section.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk or sub with 1 cup whole milk and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes first
- ¾ cup cornstarch or substitute with potato starch/tapioca starch
- 1 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green onion finely chopped for garnish
Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise or substitute with normal mayo
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce add more if you like it spicier
Instructions
- In a medium bowl with peeled and deveined shrimp, add buttermilk. Let this sit for 10 minutes for shrimp to tenderize.
- In a small bowl, combine Bang Bang Sauce ingredients as listed. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl or baking sheet, whisk together cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Coat shrimp in cornstarch mixture by dredging it on both sides.
- In a large skillet (10-inch) or heavy bottom pan, add oil. Heat oil on medium heat or at 350 degrees F on a digital instant read thermometer. Once oil is hot enough, fry shrimp in batches. Fry until you have golden brown shrimp, about 1.5 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the hot oil or the shrimp won't be crispy. Also do not overcook the shrimp.
- Remove and set aside the cooked shrimp on a wire rack or paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Transfer crispy shrimp to a large bowl. Pour sauce over top. Gently toss to mix.
- Garnish with green onions. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Yes, follow these instructions to air fry the shrimp:
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with neutral oil.
- After dredging the shrimp in cornstarch, place coated shrimp in a single layer giving each piece enough space. Do not overlap. You may need to air fry in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Lightly spray each piece neutral oil.
- Air fry at 400 F for 7-8 minutes, flipping the shrimp over halfway.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
1011mg
(42%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
159IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1011mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.