Description
Irresistible Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a flavor-packed fiesta in every bite! Featuring crispy air-fried shrimp drizzled with a creamy, zesty Bang Bang sauce, these tacos are perfect for casual gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Customize the toppings to please every palate while keeping things healthy with air frying. Experience a taste of summer any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 8 small corn tortillas (or crunchy taco shells)
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed with juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Dip each shrimp into flour, then egg, followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for the Bang Bang sauce.
- Warm taco shells and fill each with crispy shrimp, drizzle with sauce, add mashed avocado, sprinkle with cilantro, and finish with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 436
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg