Bang Bang Shrimp 🔥🍤 Crispy, Spicy, and Drenched in Addictive Sweet Heat Sauce

Bang Bang Shrimp delivers crunch and creamy firepower in every bite. Crispy-fried shrimp get tossed or drizzled in a bold, spicy-sweet sauce built from mayo, chili sauce, and a little tang — it’s the flavor combo that launched a thousand appetizer cravings.

It’s fast, indulgent, and flexible across tacos, bowls, or straight off the tray.

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the Shrimp

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt + ½ tsp black pepper
• Oil for frying (vegetable, peanut, or canola)

For the Bang Bang Sauce

• ¼ cup mayo
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1–2 tsp sriracha (or to taste)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

Optional Toppings / Add-Ons

• Chopped scallions
• Shredded lettuce or cabbage
• Sesame seeds
• Steamed rice, tortillas, or slider buns

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Sauce

Whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and vinegar. Adjust spice and sweetness to your liking. Set aside.

Step 2: Bread the Shrimp

In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Dip shrimp in buttermilk, then dredge in the dry mixture until fully coated.

Step 3: Fry Until Crispy

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or pot. Fry shrimp in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Toss or Drizzle

Toss fried shrimp with bang bang sauce just before serving, or drizzle on top to preserve max crunch. Garnish with scallions or sesame if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Add a dash of honey or brown sugar to the sauce for more sweetness
• Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a tangier, lighter version
• Air-fry or bake the shrimp for a lighter take (but lose some crunch)
• Toss in chopped peanuts or crispy onions for texture

Serving Ideas

• In tacos with slaw and avocado
• Over jasmine rice or rice noodles with lime
• Piled into lettuce wraps for a fresh crunch
• Stacked in mini sliders with pickled onions
• Appetizer-style with toothpicks and extra sauce on the side

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — fry in batches for even crisp
• Sauce last — shrimp stay crisp longer if you drizzle instead of toss
• Keep shrimp cold until ready to bread — it helps the coating stick
• Chill the sauce for 15 minutes before using to thicken and balance flavor

Final Thoughts

Bang Bang Shrimp brings heat, sweetness, and crunch in perfect balance. It’s fast, craveable, and endlessly remixable — a flavor bomb built to be shared (or hoarded — no judgment).

Crisp fast. Sauce bold. Serve hot. 🔥🍤🔥

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