5-Ingredient Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp (Easy & Crispy Recipe)

Crispy, saucy, and way too easy for how good it is 🔥🍤
This version keeps it 5 ingredients, air-fried (not greasy), and totally addictive.

5-Ingredient Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined

• ½ cup cornstarch

• ½ cup Bang Bang sauce
  (store-bought OR mix mayo + sweet chili sauce)

• Cooking spray

• Optional: green onions or sesame seeds (for garnish)

That’s it. Five.

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Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer

   • 400°F (200°C)

2. Coat the shrimp

   • Pat shrimp very dry

   • Toss with cornstarch until fully coated

3. Air fry

   • Lightly spray basket

   • Arrange shrimp in a single layer

   • Spray shrimp lightly on top

   • Air fry 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy

4. Sauce it up

   • Toss hot shrimp with Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated

5. Serve immediately

   • Garnish if desired

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Pro Tips for Extra Crispiness

• Shrimp must be dry before coating

• Don’t overcrowd—cook in batches if needed

• Sauce after air frying, never before

Make It Spicy 🌶️

• Add sriracha or chili crisp to the sauce

Make It Lighter

• Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo in the sauce

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Perfect for appetizers, tacos, bowls, or sliders—and yes, they vanish fast.

Want a keto version, no-cornstarch option, or oven-baked backup?