Description
Crispy coconut shrimp made in the air fryer for a healthier twist on the classic fried version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of shredded coconut, panko, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg, then coat with the coconut mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh shredded coconut for the best texture.
- For extra crispiness, spray the shrimp lightly with oil before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: coconut shrimp, air fryer shrimp, healthy appetizer