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Description
Enjoy crispy, golden coconut shrimp with this easy air fryer recipe. It’s a healthier alternative to deep-fried versions, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- In another shallow dish, place the flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- In a third shallow dish, whisk the egg.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured shrimp into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Press the egg-coated shrimp into the coconut-panko mixture, coating evenly on all sides.
- Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches.
- Lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a sweeter crust, use sweetened shredded coconut.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce, mango salsa, or a spicy aioli for dipping.
- Ensure shrimp are in a single layer for even cooking and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg