Description
A quick, high-protein weeknight meal featuring golden, crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce, cooked in an air fryer for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Frank’s RedHot sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Avocado or olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp under cold water for 5-7 minutes, then pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Place dried shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch. Toss gently with tongs until lightly coated, shaking off any excess powder.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Spray the tops of the shrimp lightly with oil.
- Air fry for 4 minutes, then flip the shrimp and spray the other side with oil. Cook for another 4-6 minutes until opaque, pink, and curled into a ‘C’ shape.
- While shrimp cook, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
- Transfer hot, crispy shrimp to a large mixing bowl. Pour sauce over shrimp and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness. Do not add sauce before air frying as the sugar will burn. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to restore crunch; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/4 of the r
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: air fryer shrimp, bang bang shrimp, weeknight dinner, high protein, crispy shrimp, easy seafood, healthy dinner