Description
Crispy air fryer fried shrimp bring Louisiana coastal flair to dinner tables with minimal effort. Spicy sriracha mayo adds zesty complexity that completes this quick seafood favorite for home cooks wanting restaurant-quality flavor without deep-frying complications.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon sriracha (or more to taste, up to 1 tablespoon)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Craft a zesty sriracha mayo by blending mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl. Taste and adjust heat level as desired. Refrigerate the condiment until serving time.
- Arrange three separate shallow dishes for the breading process: one with seasoned flour and Old Bay, another with whisked eggs, and the third filled with panko breadcrumbs.
- Thoroughly pat shrimp dry using paper towels to ensure a crisp coating.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the seasoned flour mixture, gently shaking off excess. Immediately dip into the whisked eggs, allowing any surplus to drip away.
- Roll the egg-coated shrimp in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create an even, adherent crust on all sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly coat the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange breaded shrimp in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch or overlap. Mist the tops with additional cooking spray.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden, crispy exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Transfer the hot, crispy shrimp to a serving plate and immediately accompany with the chilled sriracha mayo for dipping.
Notes
- Spice Up Your Mayo: Create a zesty sriracha mayo by whisking mayonnaise with sriracha, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt for a tangy, creamy dipping sauce.
- Breading Technique Matters: Use a three-step coating process with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs to achieve a crispy, golden exterior on your shrimp.
- Air Fryer Pro Tip: Avoid overcrowding the basket by cooking shrimp in batches, ensuring each piece gets perfectly crisp and evenly cooked.
- Seasoning Secrets: Old Bay seasoning adds a classic seafood flavor that perfectly complements the delicate shrimp.
- Cooking Precision: Cook shrimp for 6-8 minutes at 400°F, checking for a golden-brown color and ensuring they’re fully cooked through.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the shrimp hot and crispy straight from the air fryer for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg