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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos offer a crispy, flavorful shrimp filling paired with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This healthier version of a classic dish is quick, easy, and sure to become a favorite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

For the Air Fryer Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tail-off
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs preferably Japanese-style breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup tapioca flour or arrowroot starch or cornstarch
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • Kosher salt & black pepper
  • Cooking spray

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha more for extra heat if desired

For the Slaw:

  • 8 oz coleslaw mix
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • Juice from ½ lime
  • A squirt of sriracha
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • To Serve:
  • 10 flour tortillas
  • Chopped green onion

Instructions
 

  • First, pat the shrimp dry. Then, set up your dredging station with three shallow bowls. In one bowl, add the tapioca flour and seasonings. In the second bowl, add the breadcrumbs. In the third bowl, whisk the eggs with a splash of water until combined.
  • Dip each shrimp into the tapioca flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumbs. To keep things less messy, use one hand for the wet ingredients and the other for the dry. Place the breaded shrimp into the air fryer basket and spray the top with cooking oil. You will likely need to cook the shrimp in two separate batches.
  • Air fry the shrimp at 390°F for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through. After flipping, spray the other side with oil and return the shrimp to the air fryer.
  • While the shrimp is cooking, prepare the bang bang sauce by combining the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a medium bowl and whisking until smooth. In a large bowl, toss the coleslaw mix, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, and kosher salt until well combined.
  • Once the shrimp is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the bang bang sauce over the top, reserving a bit of sauce for garnish if desired. Gently toss or shake the bowl to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
  • Warm your tortillas over an open flame, in a pan, or in the microwave. Then, assemble the tacos by placing a tortilla, followed by some slaw, shrimp, any leftover bang bang sauce, and a garnish of chopped green onion. Enjoy!

Notes

GLUTEN-FREE SUBSTITUTIONS: To make this recipe gluten-free, simply use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and your preferred gluten-free taco-sized tortillas.
SERVING SIZE & NUTRITIONAL INFO: This recipe yields about 10 tacos, with 3-4 large shrimp in each taco. The nutritional information provided below is for 1 taco and is an estimate.