Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a perfect balance of crispy, creamy, and fresh! Juicy shrimp are air-fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce. Served in crisp lettuce cups, they make a delicious, healthy dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 large eggs
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp ketchup (optional)
For Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Cut the shrimp into thirds.
- Coat the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, and cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip shrimp pieces into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Air-Fry the Shrimp: Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Spray generously with cooking oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes.
- Shake & Continue Cooking: After 6 minutes, shake the basket for even frying. Spray again with cooking oil and air-fry for another 6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the shrimp is cooking, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and ketchup in a bowl. Mix well.
- Toss the Shrimp: Pour the bang bang sauce over the cooked shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Lettuce Wraps: Place a few shrimp in each lettuce cup, drizzle with extra sauce, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or crispy fried shallots as a topping.
- Adjust the heat level by adding Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, deep-fry or bake the shrimp instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg