Air Fried Rock Shrimp

Crunchy, air-fried rock shrimp tossed in a spicy-sweet chili mayo with just enough heat to keep you reaching for more.

Why You'll Love Air Fried Rock Shrimp

All the crisp, none of the deep fry. These shrimp are juicy, golden, and ready in minutes-with a chili mayo that steals the show.

Tips and Tricks

• Don't overcrowd the air fryer-cook in batches for best crisp.
• Use a mesh tray insert for more even browning.

Variations

• Add lime zest to the mayo for a citrusy twist.
• Turn it into tacos with shredded cabbage and tortillas.

Substitutions

• Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a lighter sauce.
• Arrowroot or rice flour can replace cornstarch in a pinch.

Best served with

• Cucumber salad or slaw
• Cold beer or a Thai iced tea
• Extra chili mayo on the side for dipping

How to Store Leftovers

• Best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to re-crisp.

Common Questions

Air Fried Rock Shrimp

No ratings yet

Crunchy, air-fried rock shrimp tossed in a spicy-sweet chili mayo with just enough heat to keep you reaching for more.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Seafood

Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired

Calories: 1588

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• ¼ teaspoon Sriracha
• 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
• ½ cup Buttermilk
• ¾ cup Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Chives finely chopped

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Tongs or fork
• Mixing Bowls

Method

 

Make the Sauce

1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.

Prep the Shrimp

1. Add shrimp to a bowl with buttermilk and toss to coat.
2. Remove shrimp, letting excess buttermilk drip off, and coat thoroughly in cornstarch.

Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
2. Place shrimp in the basket in a single layer and spray lightly with olive oil.
3. Air fry for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

Finish & Serve

1. Transfer shrimp to a plate and drizzle with chili mayo. Top with chopped chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1588kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 96gFat: 90gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 51gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 791mgSodium: 1412mgPotassium: 1389mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 316IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 440mgIron: 3mg

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!