Bang Bang Shrimp

4.85 from 33 votes

Our Bang Bang Shrimp is the perfect crunchy, sweet, and spicy fried food and tastes even better than Bonefish Grill! Make your own copycat at home in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined

For the sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

For the egg mixture:

1 egg beaten
1 cup buttermilk

For the breading mixture:

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika

For Frying:

vegetable oil

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
In a separate medium mixing bowl, add egg and buttermilk. Whisk to combine.
1 egg, 1 cup buttermilk
In another separate mixing bowl combine flour, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk to combine.
½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika
To bread the shrimp, dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, last, you’ll dip the shrimp back in the flour mixture. Repeat for all shrimp.
1 pound medium shrimp
Place the coated shrimp on a plate and place them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. This will help the breading setup and stick to the shrimp as they are frying.
In a skillet with deep sides add vegetable oil so it is 2 inches deep. Heat over medium heat until the oil is 350°F.
vegetable oil
When the oil is ready, carefully place shrimp in the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes total, turning half way through the cooking process. Remove golden brown shrimp from the hot oil and place on a paper towel lined plate.
When all of the shrimp are done cooking place them in a large mixing bowl. Spoon ¼ cup of sauce over the shrimp, and toss to coat. Serve the remaining sauce with the shrimp.

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Notes

To Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

To Freeze: For longer storage, put the container in the freezer. Thaw completely before reheating. It’s best to freeze the shrimp and sauce separately.

To Reheat: Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and crispy. But, if you’re in a hurry you can also pop it in the microwave.

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