Bang Bang Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos have tender shrimp that get deep-fried to crunchy perfection before being tossed in a homemade 4 ingredient sauce! Fill tortillas with these Bang Bang Shrimp to create tacos or just simply enjoy them as is!

Looking to mix up taco night? Then be sure to also check out my Shredded Chicken Tacos that are loaded with spices or these Easy Fish Tacos that are ready in only 30 minutes!

You will love this Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Recipe

These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are loaded with the best copycat Bang Bang Shrimp, slaw, green onion, and all wrapped up in a soft tortilla! What’s even better than the incredible flavor that’s in every bite? The fact that dinner will hit the table in only 30 minutes!

If you’re wondering if this Bang Bang Shrimp is similar to the popular Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp, the answer is yes! The crunchy shrimp get tossed in a creamy, sweet, and savory sauce to create an identical taste we can all enjoy at home now!

While Bonefish Grill serves them as an appetizer I decided to give them a try as tacos! And the results were absolutely wonderful!

If trying Bang Bang Shrimp as Tacos isn’t your thing you can still just enjoy them as is! Or serve them up with rice, pasta, roasted veggies, or even on a bed of butter lettuce!

Bang Bang Taco ingredients

• Mayonnaise
• Sweet chili sauce
• Honey
• Sriracha
• Vegetable oil
• Buttermilk
• All-purpose flour
• Cornstarch
• Raw medium shrimp
• Panko crumbs
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Green onion for garnish
• Tortillas for serving
• Slaw for serving

How To Make Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

1. Prepare the Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce by whisking the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and sriracha together in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk the buttermilk, flour, and cornstarch together in a separate bowl.
3. Add the shrimp into the buttermilk mixture.
4. Stir the shrimp to coat them evenly.
5. Whisk together the Panko, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
6. Dredge the shrimp in the panko breading mixture.
7. Cook the coated shrimp a few at a time in hot oil in a heavy bottom pan.
8. Remove the shrimp from the hot oil and place them on a paper towel lined plate to drain briefly.
9. Toss the shrimp with the Bang Bang Sauce and enjoy!

Even though the shrimp are already coated in bang bang sauce, whenever I make them into tacos I like to serve them with my Fish Taco Sauce, a delicious crema to balance out the heat!

Serving a Bang Bang Shrimp Taco

The crispy, crunchy bang bang shrimp are ready to serve after they’ve been tossed in the homemade sauce. My favorite way to enjoy Bang Bang Shrimp is in a tortilla with slaw and green onion.

You can also enjoy Bang Bang Shrimp as is, over a bed of white rice or a mix of arugula with spinach.

Bang Bang Shrimp can also be paired with delicious sides to make an unforgettable meal! Try serving this shrimp alongside steamed rice, fried rice, chow Mein, steamed vegetables, or garlic noodles.

How to store Bang Bang Tacos

Place the Bang Bang Shrimp in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the shrimp for up to 3 months.

How to reheat leftover Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Spread the shrimp onto a wire rack and place it over a baking sheet. Bake them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F until they’re heated completely through.

Bang Bang Shrimp Taco Recipe FAQs

Can I Bake These In The Oven Or Use An Air Fryer?

Yes, you can! For baking, cook them spread over a wire rack and place it onto a baking sheet. Then cook the shrimp at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.

For air frying, place them in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 9 minutes. If you’d like you could also try grilling them!

Is This A Dish I Can Prepare Ahead Of Time?

Partially. You could prepare the sauce and put the coating on the shrimp the night before. Then when you’re ready to serve just fry up the shrimp and then toss them in the prepared sauce!

Can I Use Bread Crumbs Instead Of Panko?

When I make this recipe I find that regular store-bought bread crumbs are too fine of a texture for the shrimp.

What Can I Substitute For The Mayonnaise In The Sauce?

If you’re looking to swap out the mayonnaise you can use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead.

Can I Just Use Milk Instead Of Buttermilk?

Unfortunately no, that wouldn’t work. But you can create your own buttermilk substitute by adding 2 1/4 teaspoon of vinegar or lime juice to a 3/4 measuring cup. Then fill the measuring cup up with milk and allow it to sit for around 10 minutes.

Are these Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos really spicy?

It actually isn’t, no. But you could adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.

More like this Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are an incredibly flavorful way to mix up the way you serve and enjoy shrimp! Try another shrimp recipe that will also bring a new and delicious flavor to your taste buds!

• Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp – Fresh shrimp get coated in a lightly spiced breading, air fried, and then dipped in a jalapeno cream chili dipping sauce!
• Garlic Butter Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles – This one pan meal is packed with fresh flavors for a healthy option that’s ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!
• Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce – Homemade cocktail sauce that packs a punch of flavor that tastes just like it’s from a fancy restaurant!
• Simple Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Dinner – Loaded with shrimp, fresh vegetables, and served with a creamy alfredo sauce over your pasta of choice!

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