Irresistible Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Lettuce Cups in 30 Minutes
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Lettuce Cups are a light yet indulgent dish. Crispy shrimp coated in a spicy-sweet sauce served in fresh lettuce cups for a refreshing bite.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray shrimp with olive oil and air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to make the bang bang sauce.
- Toss cooked shrimp in the sauce.
- Place shrimp in lettuce cups and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lettuce for the best crunch.
- Adjust sriracha for more or less heat.
- Serve with lime wedges for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg