This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta combines succulent shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce, all tossed together with perfectly cooked pasta. Making the shrimp in the air fryer ensures they are crispy and flavorful, without the need for excess oil.
About Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Pasta:
- ¾ – 1 lb thin spaghetti, angel hair pasta, or gluten-free pasta
- Shrimp:
- 1½ lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for brushing)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesInstructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.
- Cook the Pasta:
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and set it aside.
- Season the Shrimp:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with minced garlic, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the shrimp to ensure they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Air Fry the Shrimp:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly brush the shrimp with coconut oil or spray them with cooking spray. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the shrimp for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Combine and Serve:
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, air-fried shrimp, and the prepared sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with dried parsley and serve immediately.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: kcal
Serving: servings, Carbohydrates: 21.5 g, Protein: 22.5 g, Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 69 mg, Sodium: 426.5 mg, Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugar: 1.5 g
- Prepare the Sauce: