If you’ve ever fallen in love with Bonefish Grill’s iconic Bang Bang Shrimp, this homemade version delivers the same addictive crunch and sweet-heat flavor all in under 20 minutes! This recipe includes a full guide on how to make Bang Bang Shrimp sauce, along with tips for getting ultra-crispy shrimp whether you fry, bake, or air-fry them. These shrimp are perfect for recipes with fried shrimp, loading into crispy Bang Bang shrimp tacos, stacking into a shrimp tower recipe, or serving as one of your go-to game day shrimp recipes. Crowd-pleasing, quick, and full of flavor, this dish is perfect for appetizers, meal prep, or feeding a big group.

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Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients List

For the Crispy Shrimp

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup buttermilk (or plant milk + 1 tsp lemon for vegan option)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Oil for frying

For the Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce

(This also doubles as a Yum Yum shrimp recipe sauce!)

• ½ cup mayo
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets just kitchen basics:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Frying pan or air fryer
• Slotted spoon
• Tongs
• Paper towels
• Measuring cups & spoons

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Prepare the shrimp coating
   Toss shrimp in cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
2. Dip & dredge
   Dip seasoned shrimp into buttermilk before dredging again in cornstarch for extra crispiness.
3. Fry until golden
   Heat oil over medium and fry shrimp in small batches until crisp about 2 minutes per side.
4. Make the sauce
   Mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, honey, lemon, and sriracha. (This is also your answer to how to make Bang Bang Shrimp sauce!)
5. Toss & serve
   Coat fried shrimp lightly in sauce and garnish with green onions. 🍤✨
6. Optional:
   Use grilled shrimp instead for a healthier crispy grilled shrimp variation.

Pro Tips

• Double the sauce if using for tacos or bowls.
• Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes for lighter shrimp.
• For shrimp dishes for a crowd, fry and store shrimp separately, then sauce before serving.
• Want less heat? Reduce sriracha by half.
• For extra crunch: dredge → dip → dredge AGAIN!

Nutrition Table (Estimated)

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 plate	420	23g	28g	22g	1g	7g

Disclaimer

Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on ingredients and cooking method.

Conclusion

This crispy Bang Bang Shrimp is everything you love about the restaurant version bold, creamy, sweet, spicy, and unbelievably quick to make. Whether used for tacos, bowls, or party appetizers, it’s a guaranteed crowd favorite. Once you taste the homemade sauce, you’ll never go back!

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