Crispy and creamy Bang Bang shrimp recipe that is the ultimate appetizer! Crispy and crunchy shrimp tossed in a homemade sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce. This dish is sure to become a fan favorite!
BANG BANG SHRIMP
Elevate your appetizer or dinner with this delicious Bang Bang shrimp recipe! Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy homemade sauce, giving you an explosion of flavors. This Bonefish Grill copycat recipe is going to become a favorite with anyone who tries it! The combination of spice and crunch in every bite is truly delicious, this dish makes for the perfect appetizer or main dish.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Shrimp– You can use any size shrimp from medium to jumbo. Be sure to have the shrimp peeled and deveined, leaving the tail on is optional! (Leave the tail on for a prettier presentation.) If you are using frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw the shrimp before.
- Eggs– Using fresh eggs acts as a binder for the flour batter to stick to the shrimp better. It also adds extra flavor and gives the fried shrimp extra crisp.
- Flour– Be sure to use good quality all-purpose flour for the flour batter. This will give you a nice coating for the shrimp.
- Cornstarch– Adding cornstarch to the flour batter is the key to getting crispy and crunchy fried shrimp!
- Flavors– To season all the batters, this recipe calls for the classics, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. You can also add any other seasonings that you like.
- Bang Bang Sauce– The key to this delicious shrimp dish is the Bang Bang sauce! You can use either homemade sauce or store-bought sauce.
- Green Onion– Topping the bang bang shrimp is totally optional but adds so much additional delicious flavors! You can add freshly chopped green onion, cilantro, chives or even parsley.
- Oil– For frying, you want to use good quality oil, oil such as canola oil, vegetable oil, or peanut oil.
HOW TO MAKE BANG BANG SHRIMP
Have this flavorful crispy shrimp recipe ready in no time with this effortless recipe!
- Combine the ingredients for the homemade Bang Bang sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper. Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the wet batter.
- In a separate bowl or plastic bag, add the flour, cornstarch and seasonings and mix to combine.
- Transfer the dredged shrimp to the flour mixture and fully coat each shrimp. Shake off excess batter and add to a platter. Repeat until all the shrimp is coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet until hot on medium high heat. Once hot, carefully add the battered shrimp and fry until crispy and golden on each side.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate, to allow excess oil to drain from the shrimp. Fry all the shrimp.
- Add the crispy shrimp to the bowl of sauce, tossing the shrimp to fully coat them in sauce.
- Transfer to a serving plate and top with finely chopped green onion.
- Serve immediately while still warm.
OTHER COOKING METHODS-
Want to avoid frying shrimp? Make the shrimp in the air fryer or oven instead!
Oven Baked Shrimp-
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out the coated shrimp onto the lined baking sheet and spray with baking spray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimps are golden and crispy. Flip the shrimp halfway through the bake time, for all around crisp.
- Once the shrimp is cooked, transfer them to a bowl and toss it with Bang Bang sauce.
- Add to a serving plate and top with chopped green onion and serve.
Air Fryer Shrimp-
- Spray the air fryer basket with baking spray and then add the coated shrimps to the basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Spray the shrimps with some baking spray and air fry at 375F for 6-8 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove from the air fryer and toss in the bang sauce and serve.
SERVING IDEAS
There are so many ways you can enjoy this delicious, sweet and spicy shrimp dish!
- Appetizer– The most popular way to serve this Bang Bang shrimp recipe is as an appetizer! Serve the wings over a bed of chopped romaine or lettuce for a beautiful appetizer or side no matter what the occasion!
- Pasta– Make a creamy Bang Bang shrimp pasta with this shrimp recipe. Add this shrimp and some extra Bang Bang sauce to some cooked pasta for a delicious dinner idea.
- Tacos– Load up a tortilla with some of this shrimp, coleslaw and freshly chopped cilantro for the ultimate taco recipe!
- Wraps– Make lettuce wraps with this crispy Bang Bang shrimp recipe.
- Sushi– Swap out the shrimp tempura for this Bang Bang shrimp when making homemade sushi for a delicious Bang Bang Shrimp Roll!
- Bowls– Make Bang Bang shrimp bowls! Combine cooked rice, cabbage slaw and this shrimp for a hearty dinner.
- Dinner– Pair this shrimp recipe with mashed potatoes and veggies or a salad for a simple dinner idea!
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Bang Bang shrimp is a popular appetizer that is made with crispy fried shrimp in a sweet and spicy sauce. This dish is a copycat recipe from Bonefish Grill.
Yes, use any premade frozen shrimp if you prefer! Frozen butterfly shrimp, popcorn shrimp or even shrimp tempura can be used. For the best results, I do recommend that you make homemade crispy fried shrimp.
You want to keep the oil between 350-375°F to get perfect golden shrimp.
No, make the sauce first and allow it to sit in the room temp while you prepare the sauce, then toss it with the hot fried shrimp.
Once the shrimp is cooled, store in an airtight container or covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Yes! I love to reheat the shrimp in the air fryer for extra crispy! You can also reheat in the microwave, oven, or just enjoy the shrimp cold!
OTHER APPETIZER RECIPES-
Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp green onion finely chopped
- oil for frying
Wet Batter-
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Dry Batter-
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce-
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp honey
Instructions
- Peel, devein, and remove the tails off the shrimp. Then pat dry the shrimp.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the wet batter mixture, ensuring all the shrimps are coated.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic, paprika, and black pepper in another mixing bowl.
- Take the shrimp from the wet batter, allowing any excess liquid to drip, transfer to the dry mixture. Coat the shrimp fully in the flour mixture. Add the dredged shrimp to a plate and repeat with all the shrimp.
- In a skillet or saucepan, add about 2-3 inches of oil and heat to 375°F.
- Once hot, carefully add the shrimp to the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes for side, or until golden brown. (You do not want to overcrowd the skillet, so you might need to fry the shrimp in a couple batches.)
- As the shrimp is frying, prepare the Bang Bang sauce. Combine the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha hot sauce in a bowl until creamy.
- Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet.
- Toss the crispy shrimp in the bang bang shrimp sauce and transfer it to your serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.
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