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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Crispy and light Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp served with a sweet chili sauce is an easy and delicious restaurant-quality appetizer recipe made at home!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- food processor
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the breading
2
If coconut flakes are large, place coconut and Panko in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times. Transfer mixture to a shallow bowl.
3
Prepare the flour
4
In a second shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In a third shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
large eggs2
5
Coat the shrimp in this order: (1) dip a shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, (2) then dip in the beaten egg, (3) then dredge in the coconut-panko mixture, turning until evenly coated, pressing gently to adhere. Transfer to a large plate or a rimmed baking sheet and continue until all the shrimp are coated.
6
Prepare the air fryer
7
Preheat your air fryer to 385°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
8
Place shrimp in air fryer
9
Working in batches, place some of the shrimp in the fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they aren't touching, then spray the tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
10
Cook the shrimp
11
Cook until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through, about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Season with a touch of salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
12
Garnish and serve
13
Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro (optional) and serve with sweet chili sauce on the side. Enjoy!
sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
345 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
1349 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
379 mg
carbohydrate Content
27 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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