Description
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos made with crispy shrimp, creamy sweet and spicy sauce, and fresh slaw—all wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 lb large raw shrimp peeled, deveined & tail-off
2 large eggs
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot starch or cornstarch)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
kosher salt & black pepper
cooking spray
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tsp sriracha
8 oz coleslaw mix
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tbsp mayonnaise
juice from 1/2 lime
squirt of sriracha
kosher salt to taste
10 flour tortillas
chopped green onion
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare dredging stations
Pat 1 lb shrimp dry. Set up 3 bowls: one with 1/2 cup tapioca flour and seasonings, one with 2 eggs and a splash of water whisked, and one with 1.5 cups breadcrumbs.
Step 2: Bread the shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place into air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Step 3: Air fry the shrimp
Cook at 390°F for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying the other side with oil.
Step 4: Make the bang bang sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, and 1 tsp sriracha until smooth.
Step 5: Prepare the slaw
In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onion, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, and salt. Toss well.
Step 6: Coat the shrimp
Add cooked shrimp to a bowl and toss with the sauce, reserving some for garnish if desired.
Step 7: Warm tortillas
Warm 10 flour tortillas over a flame, in a pan, or microwave.
Step 8: Assemble tacos
Add slaw, shrimp, extra sauce, and chopped green onion to each tortilla and serve immediately.