Description
Elevate your Taco Tuesday with these Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos! Bursting with flavor and a delightful crunch, these tacos feature crispy shrimp drizzled with creamy bang bang sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it an instant favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 soft taco shells (corn or flour)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with paprika and garlic powder. Toss the shrimp until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, shaking halfway through.
- While the shrimp cooks, warm taco shells in a pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by layering shredded lettuce, crispy shrimp, and drizzling with bang bang sauce. Top with green onions and serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg