Bang Bang Shrimp (Printable Version)

Golden crispy shrimp coated in creamy spicy sauce with sweet chili flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Breading

04 - 1 cup cornstarch
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

→ Sauce

07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

→ For Frying

12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# How to Make:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place cornstarch in first, beaten eggs in second, and panko breadcrumbs in third.
03 - Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch, dip into egg, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Place breaded shrimp on a tray.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into deep skillet or pot and heat to 350°F.
06 - Fry breaded shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
07 - Toss fried shrimp with Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
08 - Transfer to serving platter and top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in literally two minutes and keeps in the fridge for weeks
  • That crispy exterior stays crunchy even after tossing in the sauce, which I learned was the real challenge
02 -
  • Do not skip the cornstarch layer, it is what makes the breading actually stick to the shrimp
  • Let the fried shrimp drain for about 30 seconds before tossing in sauce, or they will get soggy fast
03 -
  • Use a spider strainer to remove shrimp from the oil, it is way easier than a slotted spoon
  • Double the sauce recipe and use the extra for dipping fries or drizzling on burgers

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