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Air fryer firecracker shrimp

Air fryer firecracker shrimp

By Zoe Liang
30’ Prep time
4’ Cook time
34’ Total time
244 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

Crunchy, spicy, and sticky-sweet, this delicious air fryer firecracker shrimp recipe is a party for the taste buds. the gochujang gives it a unique twist and the perfect amount of heat. add the honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, and you’ve got the perfect finger-licking sauce to coat over your ultra-crispy shrimp.
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Step by Step

Step 1
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Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, pepper, sesame oil, and lime juice to the shrimp and toss until coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
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Step 2

While the shrimp is marinating, mix the panko crumbs, sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk.
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Step 3

After 15 minutes, preheat the air fryer to 400ºF.
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Step 4

Dredge a shrimp through the egg wash and allow excess egg to drip from the shrimp. Place the shrimp on a plate and sprinkle with the panko mixture until evenly coated. Dredge the shrimp through the egg wash a second time and repeat the breading process. Set the shrimp on a plate. Repeat until all the shrimp are coated. We highly recommend breading the shrimp on a plate rather than directly in the bowl with the panko mixture so the mixture doesn’t become soggy and unable to stick to the shrimp.
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Step 5

Drizzle sesame oil in the bottom of the air fryer and transfer the shrimp to the air fryer. Be sure the shrimp are not touching the air fryer.
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Step 6

Air fry the shrimp for 2 minutes, flip the shrimp and fry for another 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and repeat until all the shrimp are golden brown and cooked. Let the shrimp rest for 5-10 minutes.
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Step 7

Whisk the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until combined, and then gently toss the shrimp in the sauce right before serving. Top with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Tips and Warnings

  • We used large shrimp for this recipe. You can use medium shrimp or jumbo shrimp if you want to, but you may need more egg wash and panko mixture.
  • The process of breading the shrimp takes some time, so be patient.
  • You can substitute breadcrumbs for the panko crumbs if desired.

Ingredient

  • Large eggs
    Large eggs
    2
  • Rice vinegar
    Rice vinegar
    14.79 ml
  • Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    4.93 ml
  • Fresh lime juice
    Fresh lime juice
    14.79 ml
  • Honey
    Honey
    29.57 ml
  • Fresh cilantro
    Fresh cilantro
    16.64 ml
  • Gochujang
    Gochujang
    14.79 ml
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    2.46 ml
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    9.86 ml
  • Large shrimp
    Large shrimp
    0.45 kg
  • Panko crumbs
    Panko crumbs
    177.44 ml
  • White sesame seeds
    White sesame seeds
    29.57 ml

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