Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Crispy coconut shrimp made easy in the air fryer, capturing the essence of tropical flavors with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Oil spray for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko, coconut, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, ensuring an even coating.
- Dip the flour-coated shrimp into the egg wash, covering well.
- Coat the shrimp in the panko-coconut mixture, pressing gently.
- Arrange the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spraying lightly with oil.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway for even crispiness.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a light salad, tropical fruit salsa, or cilantro lime rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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