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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

A healthier and quicker take on Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, made in the air fryer for crispy shrimp and a creamy, spicy sauce, all nestled in warm tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
For the Tacos:
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet (Optional)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until pink and cooked through.
    1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  3. While the shrimp is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl.
    1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey
  4. Once the shrimp is cooked, transfer them to a bowl and toss with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
    1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey
  5. Either warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
    12 small corn or flour tortillas
  6. Fill each tortilla with the Bang Bang shrimp, shredded cabbage or slaw mix, and cilantro.
    1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 12 small corn or flour tortillas, 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
    Lime wedges