Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Delightful air fryer tacos filled with crispy, spicy-sweet shrimp, topped with crunchy slaw and creamy bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
Shrimp Preparation
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use medium-to-large shrimp (16-20 count per pound) for easy taco assembly.
- 1 cup flour Can be substituted with rice flour for gluten-free version.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Lightens and crisps the coating.
- 1 teaspoon paprika Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Gluten-free panko can be used as a substitute.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Used to coat the shrimp.
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust spice level as desired.
Taco Assembly
- Taco slaw (cabbage, carrots, cilantro) Use for topping.
- Flour tortillas Warm up for better pliability.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, dip in olive oil, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
Sauce Preparation
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to create the Bang Bang sauce.
Assembly
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp in tortillas, drizzling with Bang Bang sauce, and topping with slaw.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Keep sauce and slaw separate until serving to prevent soggy tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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