Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Bang Bang Shrimp

01 - 120 millilitres buttermilk
02 - 90 grams arrowroot powder or cornstarch
03 - 150 grams panko bread crumbs or gluten-free panko
04 - 450 grams large shrimp, shells removed and deveined
05 - Olive oil spray

→ Bang Bang Sauce

06 - 120 grams mayonnaise
07 - 60 millilitres sweet chili sauce
08 - 60 millilitres sriracha

→ Cabbage Slaw

09 - 60 grams sour cream
10 - 60 grams mayonnaise
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - 150 grams shredded purple cabbage
13 - 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced
14 - 10 grams cilantro, roughly chopped

→ Tortillas and Garnishes

15 - 8 to 10 flour or corn tortillas
16 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
17 - Optional: sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, avocado

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with buttermilk, one with arrowroot powder or cornstarch, and one with panko bread crumbs.
02 - Preheat air fryer to 200°C and lightly spray the basket with olive oil.
03 - Dip each shrimp in buttermilk, dredge in arrowroot powder, return to buttermilk, and coat thoroughly with panko. Lightly mist the breaded shrimp with olive oil spray.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, flip the shrimp, and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches as needed.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
06 - Transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl and toss gently with prepared bang bang sauce to coat evenly.
07 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh lime juice. Add shredded cabbage, diced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro; toss until the cabbage is well coated.
08 - Warm tortillas. Layer each with cabbage slaw, bang bang shrimp, and garnish with green onions and additional optional toppings as desired.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko and corn tortillas.
02 - Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.

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