Easy Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
Crispy, golden shrimp tossed in a buttery Buffalo sauce. Fast, bold, and perfect for game day or easy dinners.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined; tails optional
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp onion powder
- 0.75 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cup neutral oil for frying
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 0.33 cup hot sauce Buffalo-style
- 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 tsp honey optional
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Toss shrimp in the dry mix to coat lightly. Shake off excess and let rest 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet to about 350°F.
- Fry shrimp in batches 2–3 minutes, turning once, until crispy and just opaque. Drain on a rack.
- Stir together melted butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire, honey, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Toss hot shrimp with the Buffalo sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and serve right away.
Notes
Air fryer option: Skip the oil. Mist coated shrimp with cooking spray and air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway. For extra heat, add a pinch more cayenne or a dash of vinegar to the sauce. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch. Leftovers keep 1 day; re-crisp in a hot skillet before saucing.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Buffalo Shrimp Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.