Description
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp is a delicious and crispy dish that combines the sweetness of coconut with the savory flavor of shrimp, all made healthier by using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice for 30 minutes before coating.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the shrimp.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce for a delicious dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp, Crispy Shrimp, Healthy Shrimp Recipe