Crispy Buffalo Shrimp

This baked crispy Buffalo shrimp recipe combines deep-fried shrimp with the flavors of buffalo wings and ranch dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 30 frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
• 0.25 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss shrimp with hot sauce in a large bowl until completely coated.

Step 3

Whisk flour, lemon pepper seasoning, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip shrimp in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture to evenly coat. Transfer shrimp to a baking sheet in a single layer until ready to fry; sprinkle remaining flour to fully cover as needed.

Step 5

Carefully lower shrimp, in batches of 8 to 10, into the hot oil; fry until golden brown and cooked through on the inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.