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Easy Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp (Better Than Takeout)

A close-up of crispy, golden-brown Bang Bang Shrimp drizzled generously with spicy orange sauce on a white plate.
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Make crispy, juicy Bang Bang Shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. This easy recipe comes together quickly, perfect for an appetizer or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray for air fryer)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cream cheese, softened (for richness, optional, copycat style)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. This step helps achieve maximum crispiness.
  2. Set up a dredging station: Place flour mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika on one plate. Place the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Place panko breadcrumbs on a third plate.
  3. Coat the shrimp: Dredge each shrimp first in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  4. Cook the shrimp (Frying Method): Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat to 350 degrees F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  5. Cook the shrimp (Air Fryer Method): Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray the breaded shrimp with cooking spray. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
  6. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and softened cream cheese (if using) until smooth. This is your homemade Bang Bang Sauce.
  7. Toss and serve: Place the hot, crispy shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and gently toss until every piece is coated in the spicy mayo shrimp sauce. Serve immediately as a crispy shrimp appetizer or over rice.

Notes

  • For an Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp version, ensure you spray the breaded shrimp lightly with oil for better browning.
  • If you want a thinner sauce for drizzling over shrimp tacos filling, thin the sauce slightly with a teaspoon of water or milk.
  • To make this a Bonefish Grill Copycat Recipe, the addition of softened cream cheese to the sauce adds the signature creamy texture.

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