Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Start by cleaning and deveining the shrimp if not already done. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crisps during frying. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with cornstarch, another with beaten eggs, and a third with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the shrimp in cornstarch, tap off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- While frying, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and rice vinegar to make the sauce. Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Place fried shrimp in a bowl, pour sauce over, and toss gently until coated evenly. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying; otherwise, the shrimp may absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Use large shrimp for a more substantial bite and attractive presentation.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of sriracha.
- Serve hot immediately for optimal crispy texture; leftovers can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Atkins, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg