Yield: 4 Servings
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe
These golden and crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are a fun, hand-held appetizer for game day. They're made in an air fryer for a healthier and totally satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 ½ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened or sweetened depending on preference
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled with the tail on
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Instructions
- If needed, preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs and lime juice, set aside.
- In another medium sized bowl, stir the coconut, breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper and parsley until well combined.
- One at a time, dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then drain and immediately dip it into the coconut mixture and press the coconut onto the shrimp.
- Place shrimp in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket and then mist the shrimp with cooking oil spray. (Cook shrimp in batches if needed.)
- Cook in the air fryer at 375°F for 3 minutes, then flip and mist the tops again with cooking oil spray. Fry for 2 to 3 more minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite sweet chili sauce and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley, if desired.
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Notes
Store: Leftovers can be saved, but are never as good as they are when served hot and fresh! Transfer cooled shrimp to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to four days.
Reheat: Place the shrimp back into the air fryer at 375°F for about 2 minutes, until warmed.
Dry Shrimp: Rinse and pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel before beginning, this will help the coating to stick.
Use Two Hands: When breading the shrimp, it’s easiest to use one hand for the wet ingredients and a second for the dry mixture. Otherwise, your hands will easily get covered in sticky coconut.
Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, keeping the shrimp in a single layer without overlapping. If necessary, air fry the shrimp in batches.
Sweet vs Savory: Use sweetened shredded coconut if you prefer coconut shrimp with a slightly sweet bite. For savory coconut shrimp with zero sweetness, use unsweetened shredded coconut.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 368kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 200mg, Sodium: 1165mg, Potassium: 343mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 295IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 87mg, Iron: 2mg