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This image shows Keto Bang Bang shrimp served on a white round plate, topped with chopped cilantro and accompanied by a half-cut lemon. The dish is paired with a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, Sriracha, garlic powder, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger paste, and a granular sweetener.

Keto Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Crispy, flavorful, and low-carb, Keto Bang Bang Shrimp is the perfect appetizer or main dish. Tender shrimp are coated in a Parmesan-almond crust, air-fried to golden perfection, and drizzled with a creamy, tangy sauce that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 474 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Tongs
  • Air fryer
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Shallow bowl

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 1 Jumbo Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ tsp Pepper

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tbsp Ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp Granular Sweetener

Instructions
 

  • Combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor, pulsing until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
    This image shows a bowl with a low-carb crumb mixture being prepared, ready to coat the shrimp before air frying.
  • Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a separate bowl to use for dipping.
    This image shows an egg being whisked in a small bowl to create an egg wash for dipping shrimp before coating with the crumb mixture.
  • Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a separate bowl to use for dipping.
    This image shows a shrimp being dipped into the beaten egg, ensuring it is fully coated before moving to the crumb mixture.
  • Dip each shrimp into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
  • Roll the shrimp in the crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
    This image shows shrimp being thoroughly coated in a low-carb crumb mixture, creating a crispy layer for the Keto Bang Bang shrimp.
  • Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
    This image shows shrimp arranged in an air fryer basket, cooking at 360°F to achieve a perfectly crisp coating.
  • Air fry the shrimp at 360°F for 4 minutes.
    This image shows shrimp being air-fried at 400°F to ensure a golden, crispy finish for the Keto Bang Bang shrimp.
  • Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Adjust the time if using smaller shrimp.
  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Toss the cooked shrimp in the prepared sauce.
    This image shows air-fried shrimp being coated in the creamy Bang Bang sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately.
    This image shows shrimp being tossed in a bowl with the creamy Bang Bang sauce, ready to be served and garnished.

Notes

  • Ensure the shrimp are spaced apart on the pan to promote even cooking.
  • To bake these in the oven, arrange the breaded shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then broil on high until golden. Flip and broil for an additional few minutes for even browning.