Irresistible Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Enjoy crispy shrimp wrapped in soft tortillas and drizzled with creamy bang bang sauce for a flavor explosion that elevates any taco night!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, combine flour with a pinch of salt. In another bowl, place the beaten egg. In a third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded cabbage, top with crispy shrimp, drizzle generously with bang bang sauce, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg