Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned, these air fryer panko shrimp are an easy way to get that classic crunchy texture without deep frying. The light panko coating cooks up beautifully in the air fryer while the shrimp stay juicy and tender inside. Serve them with a creamy sriracha dipping sauce for a quick appetizer, taco filling, or easy weeknight dinner.
Wash and pat dry the shrimp. Then add them to a medium bowl. Sprinkle in the tapioca flour and toss until all the shrimp are lightly coated.
In a small bowl, whisk your eggs. Pour the eggs over the shrimp and gently toss until each piece is fully coated.
In a shallow bowl or plate, mix the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. One at a time, press each shrimp into the panko mixture, coating both sides well.
Place the breaded shrimp in your air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they aren’t overlapping so they cook evenly. Lightly spray the tops with avocado oil or olive oil.
Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip the shrimp, spray again lightly with oil, and cook for another 4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
While the shrimp cook, whisk together your sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Serve alongside the crispy shrimp for dipping.