Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

This air fryer bang bang shrimp recipe will become a favorite treat you’ll serve again and again.

This Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer is so easy to make and so very tasty! Plus, it’s quick to make – so whip up a batch of these 20 minute Bang Bang Shrimp to serve at happy hour.

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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Instead of deep frying shrimp in oil, try these air fryer shrimp instead for a healthier alternative. And this recipe is so easy and fast to make!

Serve these shrimp skewers as an appetizer for happy hour, or as a meal! Just serve alongside rice and a green salad and maybe a loaf of sourdough bread for a full meal.

You can use frozen shrimp for this recipe; just remove from the freezer and allow to thaw before getting started. 

Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe Ingredients:

Large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on)
Mayonnaise
Sour cream
Chili garlic sauce
Honey
Dijon Mustard
Small wooden skewers

 

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Slide 4 shrimp onto each of the small wooden skewers.

Begin making the Bang Bang sauce. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili garlic sauce, sugar free honey and Dijon mustard.

You could also use sweet chili sauce, if you prefer. Stir to combine well.

Separate the sauce, reserving half of it in a separate dish. Brush ½ of the sauce onto both sides of the shrimp. Be sure to coat the shrimp well.

Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn skewers over and cook for another 5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked.

Remove the shrimp skewers from the air fryer and set them on a serving platter. Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Serve with the extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping.

 

Bang Bang Sauce Variations and Questions:

Try this air fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe substituting sriracha sauce or sweet chili sauce for the chili garlic sauce.

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes you sure can use frozen shrimp! Just remove from the freezer and let the shrimp thaw before coating with sauce. 

Can I use breaded shrimp to make Bang Bang Shrimp?

You bet! Use breaded shrimp and just serve the sauce along side for dipping. Panko breadcrumbs work well in this recipe.

What can I substitute with shrimp in cooking?

Shrimp or larger prawns work best for this air fryer recipe, but if you want to try other seafood, check out this list of potential substitutions.

 

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Yield: 16 shrimp

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

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This easy 20 minute Bang Bang Shrimp is made in an air fryer for a fast appetizer recipe for happy hour.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Large shrimp peeled and deveined with the tails on
• 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp. Sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. Chili garlic sauce
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar free honey
• 1 tsp. Dijon

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Slide 4 shrimp onto each of the small wooden skewers.
3. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili garlic sauce, sugar free honey and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine well.
4. Separate the sauce in half. Set half aside.
5. Brush ½ of the sauce onto both sides of the shrimp.
6. Place the shrimp into the air fryer, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
7. Serve with the extra sauce on the side for dipping if desired.

Notes

Substitute sriracha sauce for the chili garlic sauce if you like.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 246Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 247mgSodium: 1295mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 26g