Irresistible Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Experience the perfect blend of crunch and creaminess with these irresistible Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos. Juicy shrimp coated in a crispy panko shell are drizzled with a spicy bang bang sauce and wrapped in soft tortillas. Each bite bursts with flavor, making this dish a delightful choice for taco night or any festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set up three bowls: one with rice flour, another combining mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce, and the third with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp by first dipping it in rice flour, then the mayonnaise mixture, and finally rolling it in panko until fully covered.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about five minutes.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet for about one minute per side. Assemble the tacos by layering shredded lettuce, crispy shrimp, and sliced avocado on each tortilla.
- Drizzle any remaining bang bang sauce over tacos before serving with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg