Well, hello amazing new Air Fryer! I’ve been wanting you for a while now. So here’s my very first recipe post using my awesome new air fryer appliance, these copycat Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos!
This copycat air fryer bang bang shrimp is a healthier version of the classic P.F. Chang's restaurant dish. The air fryer uses NO oil, yes I said that, NO oil! But comes out just as crispy as the more caloric version, and just as tasty too! Add your favorite toppings to these tacos and you've got a stellar family dinner, ready in just minutes!
Perfectly crispy Panko-coated shrimp are nestled inside a whole wheat tortilla along with shredded slaw and topped with a sweet and spicy “bang bang” sauce. How good does that sound? Nom nom!
How to make Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp:
- Clean, shell and devein one pound of fresh medium shrimp with the tails removed.
- Set up an assembly line of your ingredients for the shrimp. You’ll need the sweet and spicy bang bang sauce and Panko bread crumbs.
3. Dip the shrimp first in the bang bang sauce, and then coat well in the Panko bread crumbs.
4. Place the shrimp in a single layer (no overlap!) on the crisper tray in the Air Fryer.
5. I like to spray the shrimp with some cooking spray to get it nice and golden brown.
6. Set your air fryer on 380 degrees and cook time for 6 to 8 minutes. Check to see if golden and crispy and you will know it’s done!
7. Repeat these cooking steps until all of the shrimp has been cooked.
How to assemble the Air Fryer Bang Bang Tacos:
- I used 100% whole wheat tortillas for these tacos (only 80 calories each!) to keep it on the lighter side.
- Layer with shredded cabbage (white and purple), a few pieces of the shrimp on top of the cabbage, a drizzle of the sweet and spicy bang bang sauce, chopped green onions, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- You can always add more toppings like sliced avocado, jalapeños, shredded cheese, and cilantro.
Print your Air Fryer Cooking Chart here:
TIPS & TRICKS:
- Pat the shrimp with paper towels before the dredging process.
- You may need to wet your hands a few times during the dredging to remove the excess crumbs!
- Layer the shrimp in the air fryer in a single layer making sure to leave enough room in between each piece of shrimp.
- Make sure to to flip the shrimp half way through the cooking process so both sides get golden brown.
WANT MORE?
If you like this recipe, you’re going to love my Gluten-Free Baked Coconut Shrimp! They're a bit healthier than the fried version, but just as tasty.
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These copycat Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos have a killer sweet and spicy sauce. It's a quick and healthy recipe your whole family will love!
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw medium-sized shrimp
- ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded white cabbage
- 3 chopped green onions
- 8 100% whole wheat tortillas
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Clean and devein the shrimp, removing the tails. Set aside in a bowl.
- For the bang bang sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sambal oelek, chili sauce, and tasco. Taste for desired spiciness. Place the sauce in a shallow bowl. Set aside ¼ of the bang bang sauce for drizzling. Place the Panko bread crumbs in a shallow bowl next to the sauce.
- Coat the shrimp with the bang bang sauce and then coat with the Panko bread crumbs. Place the shrimp on a single layer on the crisper tray inside the air fryer, making sure not to overlap the shrimp. (You will need to repeat this process a few times.)
- Spray the tops of the shrimp with cooking spray for a golden brown finish. Set the air fryer on 380 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Check the shrimp after 6 minutes to see if golden brown and crispy. If not, keep cooking another minute or two.
- To assemble the tacos: Place a layer of the red and white cabbage at the bottom of the tortilla shell, followed by the crispy shrimp, and top with a drizzle of the reserved bang bang sauce, chopped green onions, and a squeeze of lime.
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sliced avocados, sliced jalapeño peppers, fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Pat the shrimp with paper towels before the dredging process.
- You may need to wet your hands a few times during the dredging to remove the excess crumbs!
- Layer the shrimp in the air fryer in a single layer making sure to leave enough room in between each piece of shrimp.
- Make sure to to flip the shrimp half way through the cooking process so both sides get golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 5.1 g
- Sodium: 740.1 mg
- Fat: 13.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.1 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
- Cholesterol: 121.6 mg
Kari Heron says
The crunch on those shrimps looks so perfect! I like the idea of an air fryer but just dread yet another device in my kitchen. This is a beautiful use of it though and those tacos are sheer picture perfection.
Asian Caucasian says
Kari, I debated for a long time about getting an air fryer because I simply don't have any more cabinet space! But I'm so glad I did. Ended up putting it out in the garage, still easy to get my hands on! You will love the decision!
Lathiya says
I'm in love with my Air fryer and found another delicious recipe to try with it. These air fried shrimp tacos looks to die for.
Asian Caucasian says
I'm kind of obsessed with my air fryer now! These shrimp came out crispy and so delicious! Would NEVER know they had zero oil!
Mimi says
If there is a perfect way to serve shrimp, it would be this. What a delicious way to make tacos! I would definitely order a lot of them or, in this case, prepare plenty for the dinner!
Asian Caucasian says
These tacos are so easy to prepare! Your family will love the crispy shrimp and awesome bang bang sauce!
April says
I don't know about others but it sounds magnificent to me! I can only imagine that crunch, that feel and that taste - such a fantastic party recipe!
Asian Caucasian says
Thank you, April! The crunch is amazing! I love that these bang bang shrimp have zero oil!
Jacqueline Debono says
I'm dying to get an air fryer (hoping my hubby will buy me one for my birthday in May!) These shrimp tacos look delicious and love your bang bang sauce!
Asian Caucasian says
I put off getting an air fryer for the longest time. I'm SO glad I got one! An absolute game-changer in the kitchen!
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
I just love shrimp tacos! I especially love bang bang sauce. The sweet and spicy is amazing. I can't wait to make these again!
Asian Caucasian says
At least these are a little healthier than the traditional bang bang shrimp taco! The shrimp are so crispy too!
Celeste says
Air fryers are amazing! It's nice to have crispy fried food without all the greasy mess. It's a whole lot healthier.
Asian Caucasian says
That's why I love it so much! I'm not much into greasy fried food and these taste just as good if not better!
Asian Caucasian says
Shrimp tacos are so damn good, right? I loved the crispiness of the shrimp using my new air fryer!
Kacie Morgan says
These look so tasty. I love spicy shrimp and tacos - two of my fave things rolled into one!
Geetanjali Tung says
Wow these look so delicious. I am sure these would be very tasty. A great meal for weekends for me.
Asian Caucasian says
Thanks, Geetanjali!
Byron Thomas says
I've never used an air-fryer and I don't have one. I would assume that I could bake or fry the shrimp and get the same flavour, but might have to increase the calorie levels if adding oil. It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. 🙂
Asian Caucasian says
I put off buying mine too. I can honestly tell you that using the air fryer vs. baking it in the oven is a big difference. They come out so much crispier!
Danielle Wolter says
i have been dying to get an air fryer! these shrimp look incredible, loving all the great flavors.
Asian Caucasian says
I put off buying an air fryer for so long, but now I'm just thrilled with mine! I love trying out new oil-free recipes all of the time!
Stine Mari says
I would love to get an air fryer when I see all these amazing air fryer recipes. And this is no different, it looks so delicious!
Asian Caucasian says
It's so quick in the air fryer, cut the time in half! Everything comes out so crispy and delicious, I would highly recommend you getting one!
Sophia says
These looks delicious! I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get an air fryer. I've heard such great things and these shrimp look amazing!
Asian Caucasian says
Yes! You need to get one! I am so happy with mine, trying out new recipes all the time!
Beth Neels says
I got an air fryer for Christmas and I just love it! Can't wait to try these delicious shrimp tacos with it!
Asian Caucasian says
I really love my air fryer too! Trying out so many new recipes. Crispy to perfection and NO oil!
Ramona says
I always said I should get an air fryer - seeing this recipe makes me even more want to get it. I love prawns a lot and recipe looks unbelievably delicious. Pinned!
Asian Caucasian says
I put off buying an air fryer for the longest time. And now I am so happy to be experimenting with it. It's so fabulous, you will love it!
Julie says
Oh my! Now I need an air fryer AND these tacos!! How delish. I love how crispy they look without being really fried in oil.
Asian Caucasian says
It's truly amazing how crispy they are! I will never bake my Panko shrimp in the oven again, these are WAY better!
Karly says
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing!
Asian Caucasian says
You're very welcome!
Caroline says
I've been vaguely wondering about an air fryer as well, and these are tempting me more. They look so tasty!
Asian Caucasian says
I put off buying an air fryer for the longest time (because of lack of storage space in my kitchen!). But I bit the bullet and now I am in love with this appliance! I store it in my garage. 🙂
Brian Jones says
They look superb and love the addition of sambal oelek in the sauce, it has a wonderfully complex but delicious flavour!
Asian Caucasian says
Sambal is my everything! Do you have an air fryer yet? I put it off for so long and now I will never look back!
Amanda says
It just so happens that I love my air fryer, and I can never get enough tacos in my life, so this recipe is perfect for me! The texture on the shrimp coating is perfection.
Asian Caucasian says
I just can't believe how crispy these shrimp turned out with my new air fryer! Never baking them again!
Kelly Anthony says
These beautiful shrimp tacos have me dreaming of warmer weather. These shrimp tacos look like the perfect Friday night meal to share with friends.
Asian Caucasian says
These would be great for guests! Do you have an air fryer yet? Cuts the cooking time in half! YAY!
dee says
I would never think that this is air fried!!!! looks amazing and so easy! love the colors and freshness of this dish!!!
Asian Caucasian says
Let me say that you would never even think that these are air fried shrimp! They are just as crispy and delicious as the baked version, but with half the cooking time! 🙂
Gloria says
I am just starting to experiment with my air fryer. These look delicious. We do love tacos, so I know these would be a hit with the family.
Asian Caucasian says
Don't you just love it? I just got mine and am trying out all kinds of recipes! These shrimp cook very quickly and are so crispy!