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Bowl of crispy shrimp with the spicy sauce.
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Boom Boom Shrimp

This spicy, crispy boom boom shrimp recipe with green onions is a takeout favorite you'll be making at home from now on. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: boom boom shrimp, boom boom shrimp recipe, recipe for boom boom shrimp
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium-sized raw shrimp deveined, tails off
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • spray oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha less or more to taste
  • sliced green onion for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Separate cornstarch, egg white and panko into three separate bowls.
  • Coat shrimp with cornstarch and set aside on a paper plate.
  • Dip and coat shrimp in egg white, then transfer to panko, pressing the shrimp into the crumbs to coat evenly on both sides..
  • Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Spray or coat top of shrimp with avocado oil. Air fry for 5 minutes at 350 degrees, flip shrimp over, spray the other side with oil, and air fry for another 2 minutes until golden brown. You may need to do it in batches depending on the size of the air fryer basket.
  • While shrimp are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a bowl that’s big enough to fit all shrimp after they’re cooked, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce and Sriracha.
  • Once shrimp are done, carefully toss shrimp with sauce.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with green onions if you choose.