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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air fryer bang bang shrimp tacos with crispy golden shrimp coated in a glossy spicy creamy sauce. Air-fried for crunch, then tucked into warm tortillas with crunchy red cabbage, sesame, and cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tacos
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs large, beaten
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 0.25 cup sesame seeds
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime wedges
  • 0.5 salt and pepper, to taste
  • 0.5 pepper and salt, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Method
 

Air-fry the shrimp
  1. Dip the shrimp in the beaten eggs, then dredge in panko breadcrumbs and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry at 380°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy. Remove and let them cool for 1 minute so the coating stays crisp.
Make bang bang sauce
  1. Whisk together sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth and glossy. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
Assemble the tacos
  1. Toss the hot air-fried shrimp in the bang bang sauce until coated. Warm the tortillas while you finish tossing.
  2. Fill tortillas with coated shrimp, red cabbage, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and any extra sauce.

Notes

For the crispiest coating, make sure shrimp are in a single layer with a little breathing room in the basket, and shake halfway through. Store leftover shrimp and toppings separately in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat shrimp in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to refresh crunch. Freezing is not recommended because the panko texture softens. If you want a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free mayonnaise substitute in the bang bang sauce.