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Two plates of bang bang shrimp and rice on black plates placed on a marble surface.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang Shrimp—better than takeout and naturally gluten-free! Juicy shrimp are coated in cornstarch, fried until golden, and tossed in a creamy, chili-spiked sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, over rice, or in tacos for a quick and easy meal.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

For Garnish:

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch, making sure they're evenly coated.
  • Fry the coated shrimp in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place the fried shrimp on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • While the shrimp is cooking, prepare the Bang Bang Sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, and sugar. Taste and adjust the spice level with more sriracha if needed. Set the sauce aside.
  • In a large bowl, drizzle the crispy shrimp with the prepared Bang Bang Sauce. Toss the shrimp to coat them evenly with the sauce. Garnish the Bang Bang Shrimp with chopped green onions and tomatoes.
  • Serve your homemade Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer or over a bed of white rice or fresh lettuce.

Notes

  • Pat the shrimp dry before coating. Removing excess moisture helps the cornstarch stick better and keeps the shrimp crispy.
  • Dip the shrimp in a beaten egg before dredging in cornstarch for a thicker coating.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if needed to keep the oil temperature steady. The shrimp won’t crisp up properly if the pan is too full.
  • Maintain the oil temperature. If the oil is too hot, the shrimp will brown too quickly before cooking inside. If it's too cold, they’ll turn greasy.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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