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Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl with shrimp, avocado, purple cabbage, and spicy sauce in a colorful bowl.

Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl

A delicious and flavorful bowl featuring crispy air-fried shrimp tossed in creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables for a balanced meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil spray version preferred for air fryer
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tsp sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice fresh
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups jasmine rice cooked
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rice Cooker or Pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge each shrimp in flour, shake off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  4. Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket (you may need to cook in batches). Spray the tops of the shrimp lightly with olive oil.
  5. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are golden brown and cooked through.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Divide cooked jasmine rice among four bowls. Top each with cucumber slices, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, avocado slices, and green onions.
  2. Place crispy shrimp on top of the vegetables. Drizzle generously with the prepared bang bang sauce.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sriracha amount in the bang bang sauce to your preferred spice level. You can substitute mayo with a plant-based alternative for a vegan option.