Description
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a delightful fusion of crispy shrimp, warm tortillas, and a zesty bang bang sauce. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or casual gatherings, these tacos promise an explosion of flavor with every bite. Quick to prepare and customizable, they’re an excellent choice for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While the shrimp cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked shrimp in tortillas topped with shredded cabbage and drizzle with bang bang sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg