Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), peeled, deveined, tails on; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; as needed cooking spray; 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping); 1 lime, cut into wedges

Succulent jumbo shrimp coated in a crispy coconut breading and air-fried to golden perfection. This tropical-inspired appetizer offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors with significantly less oil than traditional deep-fried versions.

25 minMediumServes 4265 cal/serving

CaribbeanAppetizerAir FryerPescatarianHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), peeled, deveined, tails on
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
as needed cooking spray
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2

Set up your breading station with three shallow bowls: one with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, one with 2 beaten large eggs, and one with a mixture of 1 cup panko breadcrumbs and 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut.
3

Pat 1 lb peeled, deveined, tails on jumbo shrimp (16-20 count) dry with paper towels to ensure the breading adheres properly.
4

Holding each shrimp by the tail, dredge it first in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
5

Next, dip the floured shrimp into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
6

Finally, press the shrimp into the panko and coconut mixture, coating it completely except for the tail.
7

Place the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't touch. You will likely need to cook in batches.
8

Lightly spray the breaded shrimp with as needed cooking spray.
9

Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the shrimp are pink and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F or 63°C).
10

Serve immediately with 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping) for dipping and 1 cut into wedges lime on the side.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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