Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

close up of firecracker shrimp on a platter

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This homemade Bang Bang Shrimp recipe, also called Firecracker Shrimp, is lightly fried, drenched in a sweet and spicy sauce, and seriously addictive. Serve it up as an appetizer, on tacos, or over rice bowls. This dish does the most with very little effort!

Course Asian Inspired

Cuisine Asian, Asian Inspired

Keyword air fried shrimp, appetizer, bang bang shrimp, firecracker shrimp, shrimp

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 375kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

1 lb Large shrimp peeled and deveined
1/4 cup Water
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1/4 cup All purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
Oil for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce (aka Firecracker Sauce):

1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha adjust depending on your spice level
1 teaspoon Honey optional for added sweetness
1 teaspoon Rice vinegar optional to add some tang

Instructions

Start by patting the shrimp dry. Then season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix the cornstarch, flour, and water together in a bowl, and season with the same seasonings
Stir the breading mixture until it is fully combined, (it should be fairly thick, and not too watery). Now add the shrimp into the cornstarch flour mixture and make sure they are fully coated.
Heat your oil in a deep skillet to 350°F and fry shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Remove the shrimp and place it on a cooling rack to drain excess grease (or a bed of paper towels).
To make the sauce, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Stir it until it is fully combined.
Once shrimp has cooled slightly, toss it in the Bang Bang sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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