Bang Bang Shrimp Bites Recipe for Crispy Perfection
Bang Bang Shrimp Bites are a crispy, spicy, and sweet seafood appetizer made with buttermilk-marinated shrimp, fried to golden perfection and tossed in a creamy chili sauce. Perfect for parties or quick bites, this Asian-inspired dish delivers bold flavor and crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Green onions & sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss shrimp in buttermilk and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to make the sauce.
- Toss fried shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the Sriracha for more or less heat based on your spice preference.
- For a healthier version, try air frying the shrimp instead of deep frying.
- Serve over lettuce or in mini taco shells for a creative twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg