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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Delicious Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a perfect blend of crispy shrimp, creamy sauce, and fresh slaw in warm tortillas.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • 3 shallow bowls
  • air fryer
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • medium bowl
  • 2 large bowls
  • whisk
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Air Fryer Shrimp

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled, deveined & tail-off
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs preferably Japanese-style
  • 0.5 cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot starch or cornstarch)
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt & black pepper
  • cooking spray

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (more if you like it spicier)

For the Slaw

  • 8 oz coleslaw mix
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • juice from ½ lime
  • squirt of sriracha
  • kosher salt to taste

To Serve

  • 10 flour tortillas
  • chopped green onion

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • First, pat the shrimp dry. Then set up your dredging station with 3 shallow bowls. To one of the bowls, add the tapioca flour and seasonings. To the second bowl, add the breadcrumbs. To the last bowl, add the eggs and a splash of water and whisk until combined.
  • Dip each shrimp into the tapioca flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. I like using one hand for the wet ingredients and one for the dry, to make it a little less messy. Place breaded shrimp onto air fryer basket and spray the top with oil. You will likely need to cook the shrimp in two separate batches.
  • Air fry the shrimp at 390F for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through. After you flip the shrimp, spray the other side with oil and return to the air fryer.
  • While the shrimp is cooking, add all of the bang bang sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Then, add all of the slaw ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.
  • After the shrimp is done cooking, add it to a large bowl and pour the bang bang sauce over top (reserving a little bit for garnish, if you'd like). Gently toss or shake the bowl to coat the shrimp in the bang bang sauce.
  • Warm your tortillas over an open flame, on a pan, or in the microwave. Then, assemble your tacos, starting with the tortillas, a bit of the slaw, the shrimp, any leftover bang bang sauce you have, and garnish with some sliced green onion. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Air Fryer, Bang Bang Shrimp, Easy Dinner, quick recipe, Shrimp Tacos, Tacos
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