Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are a healthy 5 ingredient recipe in your AirFryer served with a sweet chili sauce for a delicious appetizer or dinner in only 20 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 491kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound 16-20 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Olive oil spray
- Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce optional-for serving
Instructions
- Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with a paper towel and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a small bowl.
- Place the beaten eggs in a second bowl.
- Finally, place the panko and coconut in a third bowl and give it a quick stir.
- Dip a shrimp into the flour, followed by the egg and then coconut/panko mixture, being sure to coat them well with each step.
- Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Arrange the shrimp in the air fryer, making sure they’re not overcrowded. (You may have to cook them in two batches if you have a smaller Air Fryer).
- Spray the shrimp lightly with olive oil spray.
- Bake the shrimp at 375°F for 8-9 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the coconut has turned golden brown.
- Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce if desired.
Notes
Use a double layer rack for your Air Fryer basket to fit more shrimp without crowding them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 332mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g