Description
Crispy golden Cajun-spiced shrimp create an unforgettable air fryer fried shrimp with sriracha mayo experience. Zesty sriracha mayo complements the perfectly seasoned seafood, delivering restaurant-quality flavors right from home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (tablespoon) Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp (tablespoon) sriracha (or more to taste, up to 1 tablespoon)
- ½ tsp (teaspoon) lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sriracha Mayo Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust spiciness. Refrigerate until serving.
- Breading Station Setup: Create three shallow dishes – first with seasoned flour and Old Bay, second with whisked eggs, third with panko breadcrumbs. Ensure stations are organized and accessible.
- Shrimp Coating Process: Thoroughly dry shrimp with paper towels. Dredge each piece in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip into eggs, allowing drips to fall. Coat completely in panko, pressing gently to create an even, crisp exterior.
- Air Fryer Preparation: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cooking Technique: Arrange breaded shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding. Mist tops with cooking spray. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure uniform golden crispiness and complete cooking.
- Serving: Immediately transfer crispy shrimp to serving plate. Serve alongside chilled sriracha mayo for dipping, ensuring maximum temperature and crunch are preserved.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat shrimp completely dry before breading to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Breading Technique: Press panko breadcrumbs firmly onto shrimp to create a thick, even crust that locks in moisture and delivers extra crunch.
- Spacing Matters: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure hot air circulates freely, resulting in uniformly golden and crispy shrimp.
- Temperature Precision: Watch shrimp closely during last 2 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg