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A mouthwatering Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich overflowing with golden fried shrimp, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and spicy jalapeños.
Maryam

Classic Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Po' Boy with Tangy Remoulade

This recipe brings the taste of New Orleans to your kitchen with perfectly seasoned, crispy air-fried shrimp, a zesty homemade remoulade sauce, and fresh toppings, all nestled in crusty French bread.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Tangy Remoulade Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp celery finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce e.g., Tabasco
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Crispy Shrimp
  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for spraying
For Assembly
  • 4 French bread baguettes or rolls 6-8 inch, soft inside, crusty outside
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 4-8 pickle slices dill or bread and butter

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Shallow Dishes (3)
  • Whisk
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Prepare the Remoulade Sauce
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, finely chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Prepare the Shrimp Breading Station
  1. Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp very dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
Bread the Shrimp
  1. Working in batches, dredge each shrimp first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place breaded shrimp on a wire rack.
Air Fry the Shrimp
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil. Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Lightly spray the tops of the shrimp with vegetable oil.
  2. Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Assemble the Po' Boys
  1. Slice the French bread baguettes lengthwise, almost but not entirely through, creating a hinge. You can lightly toast the bread in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes if desired. Spread a generous amount of the prepared remoulade sauce on both sides of the bread.
  2. Line the bottom half of each baguette with shredded iceberg lettuce. Arrange sliced tomatoes and pickle slices on top of the lettuce.
  3. Pile a generous amount of the hot, crispy air-fried shrimp onto the sandwiches. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can toast the French bread lightly in the air fryer (350°F/175°C for 2-3 minutes) or a conventional oven before assembling.