Description
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos deliver a delightful crunch and a creamy, spicy sauce that transforms your taco night into a festive feast. With perfectly cooked shrimp enveloped in crispy Panko breadcrumbs and vibrant toppings, this recipe is sure to impress at any gathering. Quick to prepare, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers with friends. Dive into a world of flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 8 taco shells (corn or flour)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss shrimp with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice for the bang bang sauce.
- Dip each shrimp in the bang bang sauce, then coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket; lightly spritz with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Warm taco shells and fill with shredded cabbage, crispy shrimp, additional bang bang sauce, and garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 130mg