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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos You Can't Resist

These Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos bring a healthier twist to a classic, perfect for Taco Tuesdays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Raw Shrimp Peeled, deveined, tail-off
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Japanese-style works best
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour Can substitute arrowroot starch or cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Low-fat mayo can be used
  • 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Heinz Thai Inspired Sweet Chili Sauce is a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust according to heat preference
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Coleslaw Mix
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Optional garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onion Optional garnish
For the Tacos
  • 8 Flour Tortillas Can swap with gluten-free tortillas

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare shrimp by patting them dry and setting up a dredging station with tapioca flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bread the shrimp by dipping them into the seasoned tapioca flour, then the egg mixture, and finally rolling them in panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 390°F and arrange breaded shrimp in a single layer; air fry for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Make bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Prepare slaw by mixing coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onion, a few spoonfuls of bang bang sauce, and lime juice in a bowl.
  6. Warm tortillas and assemble tacos by layering slaw and crispy shrimp, drizzling more bang bang sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store the sauce and slaw separately from the shrimp until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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