This Heart Healthy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is the perfect way to enjoy the classic restaurant appetizer without the extra fat and calories. We make juicy shrimp impossibly crispy in the air fryer, then drizzle them with a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. It’s a delicious and healthy indulgence that’s ready in minutes.
Don't have an air fryer? You can easily make Bang Bang Shrimp in your oven!
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It’s quite easy to make your Bang Bang Shrimp in the oven. Bake the shrimp for 10 to 12 minutes in a 425°F oven. Then flip the shrimp and bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Here’s the full recipe for Healthy Bang Bang Shrimp in the oven.
Traditional restaurant versions are often deep-fried and loaded with a mayonnaise-based sauce. This version is much healthier because the shrimp are air-fried with minimal oil, and the sauce is made with a light Greek yogurt base.
Our healthy version is a simple mix of nonfat Greek yogurt, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and a touch of honey.
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Recipe yields 10 servings
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve with the shrimp.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place three medium mixing bowls in a line. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second, whisk together the eggs, water, black pepper and salt. In the third, mix together the bread crumbs, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika.
In small batches (about 4 or 5 shrimp at a time), coat the shrimp in the flour, then dredge in the egg mixture and then coat with the panko mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
Lightly spray the shrimp with nonstick cooking spray. In 2 or 3 batches, air fry for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the air fryer and transfer to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the Bang Bang Sauce lightly over the top of the shrimp and garnish with sliced green onion. Serve the remaining sauce in a small dipping bowl.
It’s quite easy to make your Bang Bang Shrimp in the oven. Bake the shrimp for 10 to 12 minutes in a 425°F oven. Then flip the shrimp and bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Here’s the full recipe for Healthy Bang Bang Shrimp in the oven.
This recipe is fantastic as is, but here’s how to adapt it based on common questions and dietary needs.
