Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Ready in about 24 minutes.
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Crispy coated prawns tossed in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce. The air fryer crisps the coating with barely any oil, giving you that takeaway crunch without the deep-fat fryer.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 500 g large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 60 g cornflour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 80 g panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper
- Spring onions, to garnish
Method
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F for 3 minutes.
- 2Pat the prawns dry, then coat in cornflour, dip in beaten egg and press into the panko.
- 3Mist with oil spray and arrange in a single layer.
- 4Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and crisp.
- 5Whisk the mayonnaise, sweet chilli, sriracha and honey into a smooth sauce.
- 6Toss the hot prawns in the sauce and scatter with spring onions.
Tips for the best results
- Sauce the prawns just before serving so they stay crisp.
- Adjust the sriracha up or down to suit your heat tolerance.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer bang bang shrimp steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the shake every 8 min, which leaves one side pale.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer bang bang shrimp?
A typical starting point is 200°C / 400°F for 8-10 min, shake every 8 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer bang bang shrimp ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer bang bang shrimp serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.