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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos served on a plate with fresh toppings

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Crispy shrimp tucked inside soft tortillas, swirling with creamy bang bang sauce, making these tacos an ultimate fiesta in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Use jumbo shrimp for better texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce Sweet and tangy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust for spice level
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Cabbage Shredded, use any type
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice To taste
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces Flour tortillas Soft tortillas for wrapping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice to create the bang bang sauce.
  5. Prepare the homemade slaw by mixing shredded cabbage with a little salt and lime juice.
Assembly
  1. To assemble, place some slaw on a tortilla, add crispy shrimp, and drizzle with the bang bang sauce.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days; keep shrimp and slaw separate from tortillas to avoid sogginess. Reheat shrimp in the air fryer for a fresh crunch.