Yield: 4 Sandwiches
Air Fryer Shrimp Po' Boys
Air-fried breaded shrimp are piled onto sandwich buns, and topped with a classic remoulade sauce in this recipe for the perfect Air Fryer Shrimp Po’ Boys.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ cup egg whites
- 1 cup Panko style bread crumbs
- Cooking oil spray, 100% avocado or olive oil
For the Remoulade Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 6 green olives, chopped
For Serving
- 4 large sandwich buns
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 jar dill pickle slices
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Instructions
- Make the Shrimp
- Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
- Create an assembly line for coating the shrimp. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour and Cajun seasoning. Place the egg whites in a second bowl. Place the panko in a third bowl.
- First, dip the shrimp in the seasoned flour and shake off any excess.
- Then dip the shrimp into the egg whites, making sure they are completely coated.
- Place the shrimp immediately into the bowl with the panko breadcrumbs. Press the shrimp into the bread crumbs to coat on all sides.
- Then place the shrimp in a single layer of the air fryer basket, making sure not to crowd the shrimp. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the shrimp in batches.)
- Spray the shrimp lightly with cooking spray (this helps them get crispy in the air fryer).
- Cook shrimp in preheated air fryer for 4 minutes. Flip the shrimp and spray them one more time with cooking oil spray. Return to the air fryer for 4 more minutes, or until shrimp are golden and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp and repeat with any remaining shrimp.
- Make the Remoulade Sauce
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, or for up to 7 days.
- Assemble the Po’ Boys
- Slice the buns open. Spread a layer of remoulade sauce over the bottom of the bun.
- Layer the air-fried shrimp, tomatoes, and lettuce on the bun.
- Top with more remoulade sauce, if desired, and place the top back on.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: If you have any leftovers, store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The cooked shrimp will keep for up to 5 days. The remoulade will keep for up to 7 days.
To reheat the shrimp, pop them back into the air fryer for about 2 - 3 minutes at 325°F. This will help them get crispy again. Microwaving is not as effective - it will warm the shrimp but they will not be crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 916kcal, Carbohydrates: 70g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 52g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 42g, Cholesterol: 262mg, Sodium: 2658mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 5g