Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp in Just 25 Minutes
Crispy coconut shrimp made in an air fryer for a healthier twist on this classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 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, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the coconut mixture.
- Place shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer, 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 or thawed frozen shrimp for best results.
- For extra crispiness, toast the coconut before coating.
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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