Go Back
–+ servings
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Hot Honey Fried Shrimp: Spicy-Sweet Crunch You’ll Love

This Hot Honey Fried Shrimp recipe delivers a delightful spicy-sweet flavor with a satisfying crunch, perfect for appetizers or dinner!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound fresh or thawed shrimp
For the Batter
  • 1 cup flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • to taste spices your choice
For the Hot Honey Glaze
  • 1/2 cup hot honey or regular honey with chili flakes
For Frying
  • enough vegetable oil neutral oil like vegetable or peanut oil
Optional Heat Enhancements
  • to taste cayenne pepper or chili flakes

Equipment

  • Deep pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by cleaning and deveining the shrimp under cold running water. Pat them dry thoroughly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and your choice of spices to create a batter.
  3. Take each shrimp and dip it into the batter, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated on all sides.
  4. In a deep pan, pour enough vegetable oil to submerge the shrimp halfway. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil in batches, fry for about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Once golden brown, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  7. Just before serving, drizzle hot honey generously over the fried shrimp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve the shrimp immediately for best texture. Adjust spice levels with cayenne or chili flakes as desired.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!