Description
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a delightful culinary experience that combines crispy, golden shrimp with zesty lime and a spicy kick from sriracha. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these tacos bring vibrant flavors to your table in under 30 minutes. With their customizable nature, you can easily swap ingredients to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust for spice level)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 8 taco shells (soft corn or flour)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In one bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, fill with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp by dipping in flour, then egg wash, and finally rolling in panko crumbs.
- Arrange shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for about 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- While shrimp cook, mix mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl until combined.
- Warm taco shells slightly and fill them with crispy shrimp. Drizzle with bang bang sauce, top with cilantro, and serve with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg