Step 1

Add all the bang bang sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until combined. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray the air fryer basket with an oil sprayer.

Step 3

Add the cornstarch to a bowl. Add the buttermilk to another bowl. Add the panko breadcrumbs to another bowl.

Step 4

Place one shrimp in the cornstarch bowl and toss to cover. Then add the shrimp to the buttermilk and toss to cover. Then place the shrimp in the panko breadcrumbs and cover in breadcrumbs. Repeat for the remaining shrimp.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket. Make sure the shrimp are not touching each other. You may need to make a few batches.

Step 6

Spray the shrimp with oil spray. Air fry for 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and add to a mixing bowl.

Step 7

Toss the shrimp in ½ of the bang bang sauce. Save the rest of the bang bang sauce to drizzle on once the shrimp is ready to serve.

Step 8

Plate shrimp and top with the remaining bang bang sauce and fresh chives.