Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
A quick and tasty seafood meal featuring crispy shrimp, spicy Bang Bang sauce, crunchy coleslaw, and warm tortillas.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembling
- 4 pieces flour tortillas
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Dip the shrimp in buttermilk, then coat with flour.
- Dip again in buttermilk, followed by coating with panko breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Arrange the shrimp in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Making the Sauce and Slaw
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- In another bowl, mix coleslaw mix with lime juice.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side.
Assembly
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas, topping with slaw and Bang Bang sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve the tacos while they’re hot! Add extra toppings like avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges for an extra zing. If there are leftovers, store shrimp separately from tortillas and slaw. Reheat shrimp in the air fryer for crispiness.