Step 1
Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Step 2
Run a sharp knife along each shrimp's back and open slightly. Place shrimp in a large bowl of cold water.
Step 3
Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Drain shrimp and add to egg mixture; mix with your hands to combine and coat.
Step 4
Mix flour bread crumbs salt pepper and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Dredge shrimp a few at a time in flour until well-coated including the opening in the backs. Place battered shrimp on baking sheets.
Step 5
Chill shrimp until batter is set about 30 minutes.
Step 6
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan.
Step 7
Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Test one to make sure shrimp is cooked through. Transfer to paper towel-lined bowl to drain.
Step 8
Place buttery spread cayenne pepper sauce and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until sauce is combined; stir in corn syrup.
Step 9
Divide shrimp among serving bowls. Stir in sauce until shrimp are completely covered.