Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

These Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a perfect example that healthy eating doesn’t need to be boring. The sauce is sweet and tangy and the air-fried shrimp bring the best crunch to each bite! Each serving also has fiber and 46g of lean protein to help keep you full and satisfied for longer.

Brought to you by @fitandfedbysteph

Recipe makes 5 servings (2 tacos per serving)

Ingredients:

Crispy Shrimp

2 lb. large shrimp
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup light buttermilk
¼ cup Greek yogurt, 2%
¾ cup breadcrumbs
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

⅓ cup Greek yogurt, 2%
⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
¼ cup mayonnaise, light
2 tsp sriracha
2 tsp soy sauce
¼ tsp black pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced

Spray olive oil
10 taco tortillas
Shredded coleslaw
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lime, sliced

Instructions:

SHRIMP: Clean and prepare shrimp, then place them in a Add cornstarch powder, tossing to coat evenly.
Wisk together the buttermilk and Greek yogurt until smooth, then pour onto to the shrimp and toss until coated evenly.
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Dip side each buttermilk-coated shrimp (one at a time) into the breadcrumbs, then set aside on a plate or piece of parchment paper.
Preheat air fryer to 375F and spray the basket with olive oil. Place shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may have to do this in a couple batches), then spray the tops again with olive oil. Air fry for 5-8 minutes (depending on size of shrimp) or until shrimp are cooked through and breadcrumbs are beginning to brown.
SAUCE: While the shrimp cook, make the sauce by mixing together all ingredients under “Bang Bang Sauce” in a jar. Set aside.
TACO ASSEMBLY: Warm the tortillas in air Top with coleslaw, crispy shrimp, a few spoonfuls of sauce, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!

Nutritional Info (per serving)