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Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Copycat Recipe Easy 5-Step Homemade Delight

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This crispy bang bang shrimp recipe delivers perfectly crunchy shrimp coated in a creamy, spicy sauce. It’s quick, easy, and a crowd-pleaser that you can make at home with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on or off, your choice)
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour (for gluten-free, try almond flour or rice flour)
  • ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (canola or peanut oil preferred)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the egg.
  3. Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring a good coating. For extra crispiness, double-dip by repeating the egg and flour steps.
  4. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
  6. While frying, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a large bowl.
  7. Once all shrimp are fried and slightly cooled, gently toss them in the sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Keep shrimp dry before battering to ensure crispiness. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt shrimp. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady. Toss shrimp gently in sauce and serve immediately to keep coating crispy. Sauce can be thinned with water or lime juice if too thick. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour and use gluten-free sweet chili sauce. Air frying is possible but less crispy.

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