Healthy Air-Fryer Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe Swap for Panda Express

Apr 9 2024
Whoever the first genius was to whip up honey walnut shrimp, we thank them. It’s a winning combination, especially with creamy mayo thrown into the mix! We created this copycat recipe for the Panda Express version using our air fryer, and we’re beyond obsessed. Our version has less fat, fewer carbs, and DOUBLE the protein!



Hungry Girl Healthy Honey Walnut Shrimp  Recipe

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1/2 of recipe: 317 calories, 10.5 total fat (1.5g sat. fat), 623mg sodium, 26.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 11.5g sugars, 27.5g protein

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Cool: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Walnuts

1/2 oz. (about 2 tbsp.) chopped walnuts

1 tsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. light butter

1 dash salt

 

Shrimp & Sauce

8 oz. (about 16) raw large shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined

1 1/2 tbsp. whole wheat flour

1/3 cup panko bread crumbs

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/4 cup (about 2 large) egg whites or liquid egg substitute

2 tbsp. light mayonnaise

1 tbsp. honey

Optional topping: scallions

Serving suggestions: riced cauliflower and/or brown rice

Directions:

Lay out a piece of aluminum foil for walnuts to cool on after they’re cooked. Bring a skillet to medium-high heat. Add walnuts, sugar, and butter to the skillet. Stirring constantly, cook until butter has melted and walnuts are coated in the sugar-butter mixture, 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle in salt. Spread mixture onto the foil and let cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place shrimp in a large sealable bag or container. Add flour. Seal bag/container, and shake to coat.

In a wide bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, and chili powder. Mix well.

Place egg whites/substitute in a second wide bowl. Coat shrimp with egg, followed by the seasoned crumbs.

Spray an air fryer with non-aerosol nonstick spray. Place shrimp in the air fryer, and top with any remaining bread crumbs. Spray with nonstick spray.

Set air fryer to 390ºF. Cook until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 8–10 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix mayo with honey until uniform.

Place shrimp in a large bowl. Add honey sauce and walnuts, and gently toss to coat.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Oven Alternative: Bake at 400ºF until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 10–12 minutes.

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