Gluten Free Bang Bang Shrimp

Have you ever been to Bonefish Grill and had the bang bang shrimp? Well, I recreated that recipe with a gluten free twist! Make it as mild or as spicy as you’d like, and enjoy this Gluten Free Bang Bang Shrimp on tacos, over rice, or as an appetizer! Did I mention this recipe is made in the air fryer?

Gluten Free Bang Bang Shrimp

With just 6 ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you’ll be on your way to a delicious home cooked meal that tastes like it came out of a fancy restaurant. This Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is gluten free, made in the air fryer, and cooks up in less 30 minutes.

Now y’all know I love taking shortcuts in my kitchen, and my favorite shortcut for this recipe is to buy small cocktail shrimp. They are already peeled, deveined, and fully cooked, so the prep work is already done for you. And because they’re already cooked and ready to eat, you only have to cook them in the air fryer long enough to crisp the breading.

What ingredients you need to bang bang shrimp gluten free:

• Shrimp
• Buttermilk
• Hot sauce
• Corn starch
• Mayo
• Sweet chili sauce 

Ingredient Substitutions

If you want to make the bang bang sauce spicier, increase the amount of hot sauce until it’s the spice level you prefer. The kind of hot sauce you use doesn't matter. Sriracha is traditionally used, but I only had Frank's Red Hot on hand, so that's what I used for this bang bang shrimp recipe.

To make this recipe healthier, you can substitute plain greek yogurt for the mayo and use coconut milk in place of the buttermilk. Light sour cream is another healthier option if you don’t like the texture of greek yogurt. 

To make this recipe dairy free, use full fat coconut milk in place of the buttermilk. 

How to make gluten free bang bang shrimp in the air fryer:

1. Add buttermilk and 1 teaspoon hot sauce to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine
2. Add shrimp to buttermilk and stir to coat
3. Add corn starch to a separate small bowl
4. Take buttermilk-coated shrimp one at a time and dip in corn starch, making sure to coat all sides
5. Place the breaded shrimp in your air fryer and spray with avocado or olive oil spray 
6. Cook at 375°F for 5 minutes, flip, and cook another 5 minutes 
7. While shrimp is cooking, add mayo, sweet chili sauce, and 2 teaspoons hot sauce to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine
8. Add cooked breaded shrimp to bowl and stir to coat well with bang bang sauce 
9. Serve as an appetizer, in gluten free soft taco shells, or over white or cauliflower rice for a delicious meal!

Serving Suggestions:

Appetizer: Serve as is for a delicious appetizer.

Tacos: Warm some gluten free flour tortillas and top with bang bang shrimp, shredded cabbage or lettuce, and green onions.

Cauliflower rice: Serve over cauliflower rice for a delicious lower carb meal.

White rice: Serve over white rice for a tasty meal that your whole family will enjoy. 

Make it extra fun by serving with chopsticks.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers:

Store leftover Bang Bang Shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place shrimp in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Reheating the shrimp may make them a little dry, so you will want to whip up more of the bang bang sauce to get them nice and juicy again.

I started this food blog because I want everyone to know that eating gluten free doesn’t mean missing out on all of your favorite foods. I have taken all of my favorite recipes and made them gluten free, and I love taking requests from all of you! So if you feel like you’re missing out because you can’t eat gluten anymore, send me a request, and I’ll be happy to make it gluten free for you!

A few of my other favorite Asian inspired recipes:

Gluten Free Pork Fried Rice

Gluten Free Ginger Dressing Recipe

Gluten Free Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Gluten Free Teriyaki Shrimp Sushi Bowls

Easy Gluten Free Sushi Rice

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