Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (air fryer)

These Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a perfect example that healthy eating doesn’t need to be boring 🍤✨

The sauce is sweet and tangy and the air-fried shrimp bring the best crunch to each bite! Each serving also has fiber and 46g of lean protein to help keep you full and satisfied for longer.

Recipe makes 5 servings (2 tacos per serving)

Ingredients

Crispy Shrimp

  • 2 lb. large shrimp

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • ¼ cup light buttermilk

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (2%)

  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (2%)

  • ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise, light

  • 2 tsp sriracha

  • 2 tsp soy sauce

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 1 large garlic clove, minced

Additional Ingredients

  • Spray olive oil

  • 10 soft taco tortillas

  • Shredded coleslaw

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

  • Lime, sliced

Directions

  1. SHRIMP: Clean and prepare shrimp, then place them in a bowl. Add cornstarch powder, tossing to coat evenly.

  2. Wisk together the buttermilk and Greek yogurt until smooth, then pour onto to the shrimp and toss until coated evenly.

  3. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  4. Dip side each buttermilk-coated shrimp (one at a time) into the breadcrumbs, then set aside on a plate or piece of parchment paper.

  5. Preheat air fryer to 375F and spray the basket with olive oil. Place shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may have to do this in a couple batches), then spray the tops again with olive oil. Air fry for 5-8 minutes (depending on size of shrimp) or until shrimp are cooked through and breadcrumbs are beginning to brown.

  6. SAUCE: While the shrimp cook, make the sauce by mixing together all ingredients under “Bang Bang Sauce” in a jar. Set aside.

  7. TACO ASSEMBLY: Warm the tortillas in air fryer. Top with coleslaw, crispy shrimp, a few spoonfuls of sauce, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!

Nutritional Info (per serving): 480 calories | 8g fat | 58g carbs | 3g fiber | 46g protein

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