Low Fat Bang Bang Shrimp

Indulge in the bold, spicy-sweet flavors of Low Fat Bang Bang Shrimp—an irresistible, guilt-free take on the popular restaurant favorite! This lightened-up version features crispy, air-fried shrimp coated in a zesty sauce made with non-fat Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, honey, and a hint of sriracha for the perfect kick. Instead of deep frying, this recipe uses an air fryer and cornstarch for a crunchy exterior that’s low in fat but big on texture. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with protein, this dish is the ultimate healthy appetizer or easy weeknight dinner. Serve it up with a sprinkle of green onions for a fresh finish, and watch it disappear from the plate! Keywords: low fat bang bang shrimp, air fryer shrimp recipe, healthy shrimp appetizer, spicy yogurt sauce, under 30-minute meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup buttermilk
• 0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons green onions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 1 spray olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on if desired. Rinse and pat dry.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.

Step 4

Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk, then coat with the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 5

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.

Step 6

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.

Step 7

Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the basket, spraying them lightly with olive oil spray.

Step 8

Air fry the shrimp at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through, turning halfway through.

Step 9

While the shrimp is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a small bowl.

Step 10

Once the shrimp are cooked, gently toss them in the sauce until evenly coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1095.5

Total Fat 32.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 643.5mg	0%
Sodium 4128.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 60.0g
Protein 79.5g	0%

Vitamin D 49.9IU	0%
Calcium 431.5mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 893.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 43.2%