Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Under 300 Calories Delight

Enjoy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp with a crispy exterior and sweet and spicy sauce, all under 300 calories per serving.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 cup Flour or Cornstarch use cornstarch for gluten-free
to taste Salt & Pepper
1 large Egg or substitute with a flax egg for vegan option

For the Cooking

as needed Olive Oil Cooking Spray or any cooking spray

For the Bang Bang Sauce

1/2 cup Mayo (or Light Mayo)
1/4 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
to taste Sriracha adjust according to spice preference

Equipment

air fryer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by patting the jumbo shrimp dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour or cornstarch with salt and pepper; in another bowl, beat an egg.
Dip each shrimp into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and arrange the shrimp in a single layer, lightly spray again.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown, shaking the basket halfway.
While shrimp cook, whisk mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce, and Sriracha for the sauce; set aside.
Once cooked, transfer shrimp to a bowl, pour sauce over and toss until evenly coated; serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket and adjust sauce spiciness to your taste.

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