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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Crispy, golden coconut shrimp made easy in the air fryer. Perfect appetizer or light meal with dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined (tails on)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened or sweetened
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Set up three bowls: flour with salt/pepper, beaten eggs, and coconut mixed with panko.
    Breading station with flour, eggs, coconut, and panko for air fryer coconut shrimp
  3. Coat shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat with coconut-panko mix.
    Raw shrimp coated in coconut and panko for crispy air fryer coconut shrimp
  4. Arrange shrimp in air fryer basket in a single layer.
    Coconut shrimp in air fryer basket before cooking
  5. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
    Crispy golden air fryer coconut shrimp fresh from basket
  6. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
    Plate of crispy coconut shrimp with sweet chili dipping sauce

Notes

Best served fresh. For make-ahead, bread shrimp and refrigerate, then air fry just before serving.