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Air Fryer Fried Shrimp with Sriracha Mayo

A quick and easy recipe for crispy, golden-brown air fryer fried shrimp served with a spicy Sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs recommended for extra crispiness.
  • 1/2 cup flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sriracha Mayo Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can be substituted with plant-based mayo for a vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Substitute with any chili sauce if not available.
  • 1/2 medium lime, juiced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  3. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Dipping Sauce
  1. In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice to make the dipping sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the fried shrimp with the Sriracha mayo on the side.

Notes

Got leftovers? Keep them in the fridge for about 2-3 days in an airtight container. For reheating, toss them back into the air fryer for a few minutes to restore the crunch.