Description

Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy bang bang sauce. This quick restaurant-style dish works perfectly as an appetizer, snack, or flavorful main course.

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce

1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

1 egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and chili garlic sauce until smooth. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, panko breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and then back into the flour mixture to coat evenly.
Place the breaded shrimp on a plate and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to help the coating stick.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Toss the hot shrimp with the prepared bang bang sauce or drizzle the sauce over the top just before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add more chili garlic sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breading.

For a lighter version, cook the breaded shrimp in an air fryer until crisp and then toss with the sauce.

Serve the shrimp in tacos, lettuce wraps, or over rice or salad for a full meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F until warm and crisp. Avoid microwaving to keep the coating crunchy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 371 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 820 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg