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A fusion taco dish blending Mexican and Asian flavors with crispy shrimp, spicy Bang Bang sauce, and fresh cabbage topping.
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Updated on Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:32:58 GMT
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Experience a flavor explosion with these air fryer Bang Bang shrimp tacos. This dish brings together crunchy shrimp, sweet-spicy sauce, and fresh coleslaw in every bite. Perfect for taco night or when you want something light but tasty!

A balanced and tasty creation

This dish combines crispy non-fried shrimp, a spicy creamy dressing, and refreshing coleslaw. The tacos come together quickly and give you that perfect mix of crunch and flavor in each bite.

Key ingredients you'll need

  • Shrimp: 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined with tails removed.
  • Coating: Eggs, tapioca flour, panko, plus seasonings like paprika, garlic and onion powder.
  • Bang Bang Sauce: ½ cup mayo, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, and a bit of sriracha.
  • Slaw: 8 oz coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onions, mayo, lime juice and sriracha.
  • Tortillas: 10 flour tortillas for wrapping everything up.

Steps for amazing tacos

Get the shrimp ready
Pat shrimp dry, set up three bowls for coating: flour with spices, beaten eggs, and panko. Coat each shrimp in that order, then place them in your air fryer basket.
Cook the shrimp
Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Spray a little oil on each side for perfect browning.
Make your sauce and slaw
Mix mayo, chili sauce and sriracha for the sauce. Combine coleslaw, cilantro, green onions, mayo, lime juice and sriracha for the slaw.
Put tacos together
Warm up tortillas, add slaw, sauced shrimp, and top with extra Bang Bang sauce and chopped green onions.
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Tips for foolproof results

Try using flame-kissed tortillas for extra flavor. You can swap in fish if you want to change things up. Serve with a yogurt sauce on the side for an extra cool element.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can you bake the shrimp instead?
Sure! Heat your oven to 200°C. Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Spritz some oil to keep them nice and crunchy.
→ How do you make shrimp super crispy?
Pat the shrimp dry before coating. Use one hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet ones. Spray oil before cooking.
→ Is the Bang Bang sauce very spicy?
You can totally control the heat by adjusting the sriracha amount. Start small, then add more till it suits your taste.
→ Can parts of this dish be prepped early?
Yep! You can make the sauce and coleslaw ahead of time. For crispy shrimp, cook them fresh for the best texture.
→ What size tortillas work best?
Go for medium ones (about 15 cm). Warm them up a little so they’re pliable and less likely to tear.

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Stuffed tacos filled with crispy air-fried shrimp, creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce, and a refreshing coleslaw topping.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
7 Minutes
Total Time
27 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Asian

Yield: 10 Servings (10 tacos)

Dietary: Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 450g of jumbo raw shrimp.
02 2 large eggs.
03 1 1/2 cups of Japanese panko crumbs.
04 1/2 cup tapioca flour.
05 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
06 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
07 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
08 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce.
09 1/2 cup mayo.
10 1 teaspoon sriracha.
11 230g shredded cabbage mix.
12 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
13 1/4 cup green onions.
14 Juice of half a lime.
15 2 tablespoons mayo for slaw.
16 10 flour tortillas.

Instructions

Step 01

Pat the shrimp dry. Set up three bowls: seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and panko crumbs.

Step 02

Dip the shrimp in flour, then eggs, and lastly coat it in panko.

Step 03

Cook in an air fryer at 200°C for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 04

Combine mayo, chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl.

Step 05

Mix shredded cabbage, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, mayo, and sriracha together.

Step 06

Coat shrimp in sauce, then fill tortillas with the shrimp and slaw.

Notes

  1. To keep your hands clean, use one for wet ingredients and the other for dry.
  2. Feel free to adjust the spice level in the sauce.

Tools You'll Need

  • Air fryer.
  • Bowls for coating.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Shellfish.
  • Eggs.
  • Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 16 g