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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos – Crisp, Spicy, and So Easy!

Enjoy these Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, a guilt-free, flavorful twist on a classic dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Raw Shrimp Peeled, deveined, and tail-off
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use Japanese-style for best results
  • ½ cup Tapioca Flour Or arrowroot/cornstarch
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Or vegan mayo
  • ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Substitute with Heinz Thai Inspired if necessary
  • 1-2 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust based on spice preference
For the Tacos
  • 2 cups Coleslaw Mix Pre-packaged for convenience
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro Optional garnish
  • ¼ cup Chopped Green Onion Optional garnish
  • 8 units Flour Tortillas Gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For slaw

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, set up a dredging station with tapioca flour, whisked eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Bread Shrimp: Dredge shrimp in seasoned tapioca flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat in panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Air Fry Shrimp: Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Arrange shrimp in basket, spray with oil, and air fry for 7 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Make Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
  5. Prepare Slaw: Combine coleslaw mix with cilantro, green onion, lime juice, and a touch of sriracha, toss gently.
  6. Combine Shrimp & Sauce: Toss air-fried shrimp with Bang Bang sauce to coat evenly.
  7. Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas for flexibility, either on an open flame or in the microwave.
  8. Assemble Tacos: Layer slaw and sauced shrimp in warm tortillas, drizzle with extra Bang Bang sauce, and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store slaw and Bang Bang sauce separately from shrimp to maintain crunch. Use one hand for wet and one for dry ingredients while breading.

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