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Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

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Quick and easy crispy shrimp tacos with a spicy creamy bang bang sauce and fresh avocado, perfect for a fuss-free and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style preferred)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (light or full fat)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • Salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika
  • Optional toppings: shredded cabbage or lettuce, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place coated shrimp on a plate or baking sheet.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice to make bang bang sauce. Adjust heat as desired.
  7. Warm tortillas. Spread bang bang sauce on each, add 3-4 shrimp, top with avocado slices and optional toppings.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before coating for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd air fryer basket. Use a light spray of oil on shrimp before air frying for extra crunch. Bang bang sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with gluten-free alternatives.

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