Description
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are the ultimate blend of crispy, creamy, and spicy. Golden shrimp tossed in a bold bang bang sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas with slaw and fresh toppings—this quick and easy taco recipe brings restaurant-worthy flavor to your kitchen in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
For the Sauce (Bang Bang Sauce):
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tsp lime juice
For the Tacos:
- 4 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- Optional: chopped green onions, cilantro, sliced radish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss with cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- While shrimp cooks, mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Toss the cooked shrimp in the bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
- Warm the tortillas. Assemble tacos with slaw, sauced shrimp, and optional toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
- Swap shrimp with tofu or grilled chicken for variations.
- Add extra crunch with radishes or crushed peanuts.
- Store leftover shrimp and sauce separately; reheat shrimp in the air fryer for best texture.
