Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy bang bang shrimp, deep-fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a spicy, creamy sweet chili sauce and garnished with green onions, making them the most delicious appetizer or meal in under 30 minutes!

Course Appetizer, Appetizer & Sides, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Asian Fusion

Keyword bang bang shrimp recipe, easy bang bang shrimp recipe, how to make bang bang shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 2498kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

Bang bang sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ tablespoon Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha

Shrimp

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails intact
1 cup buttermilk
½ tablespoon sriracha
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups vegetable oil or more for frying

Garnish

2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
lime wedges to serve

Instructions

Make the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Mix and set aside.
Coat the shrimp. In a large mixing bowl, add the shrimp, buttermilk, and sriracha. Mix to evenly coat the shrimp, then let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
Create the breading mixture. In another mixing bowl, add the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix to combine.
Dredge the shrimp. Working one at a time, remove the shrimp, shaking off any excess liquid, and coat them thoroughly with the cornstarch mixture. Shake off any excess and place the shrimp on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
Cook the shrimp. Heat a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (176°C) over medium-high heat. Working in batches, lower the shrimp with a spider strainer and fry for about 3-4 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to drain off any excess oil, then cool for 5 minutes.
Coat the shrimp. Once all the shrimp are fried, place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl with the bang bang sauce and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
Serve. Transfer the Bang Bang Shrimp to a serving platter and garnish with green onions and lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

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