🔥 Bang Bang Shrimp – Crispy, Spicy, and Addictive! 🍤
This Bang Bang Shrimp recipe features crispy, golden-fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang Sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, taco filling, or rice bowl topping, this easy homemade version is better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- ✔ Mixing bowls (for batter and sauce)
- ✔ Deep frying pan or skillet (for frying)
- ✔ Tongs or slotted spoon (for flipping and removing shrimp)
- ✔ Paper towels or wire rack (for draining excess oil)
- ✔ Whisk (for mixing the sauce)
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp medium or large, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk for soaking
- 1 cup cornstarch for coating
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust for spice preference
- 1 tsp honey optional
- 1 tsp lime juice
- For Garnishing & Serving:
- Green onions chopped
- Sesame seeds optional
- Fresh cilantro optional
- Shredded lettuce or slaw for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place shrimp in a bowl and soak in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes (this enhances crispiness).
- Step 2: Coat the Shrimp
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then coat in cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess.
- Step 3: Fry the Shrimp
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry shrimp in small batches for 2-3 minutes per batch, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove shrimp with tongs and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Adjust spice and sweetness as needed.
- Step 5: Toss & Serve
- Gently toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately over shredded lettuce, in tacos, or with rice.
Notes
✔ For extra crispiness, double-coat the shrimp by dipping it back into buttermilk and cornstarch before frying.
✔ Make it healthier by baking at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or air-frying at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes.
✔ Adjust spice level by adding more or less Sriracha to the sauce.
✔ Make it healthier by baking at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or air-frying at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes.
✔ Adjust spice level by adding more or less Sriracha to the sauce.