5 from 12 votes
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
This Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp recipe uses extra-large peeled shrimp coated in a seasoned flour, egg wash, and a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs. The shrimp are butterfly-cut for an appealing shape and crisp up evenly in an air fryer at 350°F, yielding a crunchy, golden exterior. A spray of olive oil helps achieve a crisp crust without frying in oil. The shrimp pair well with sweet chili sauce for dipping, making them a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings:
24
shrimp
Calories:
47 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp extra large (21-26 count), peeled and deveined, with tails attached
- ¼ cup flour can use gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg
- ¾ cup coconut shredded; unsweetened
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs can use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil spray form
- sweet chili sauce for serving
Instructions
- First, butterfly the shrimp (this step is optional but will give the shrimp a nice appearance). To do this, insert a small knife along the back of the shrimp starting near the head and run it down the center of the shrimp to the tail, cutting about ¾ of the way into the shrimp (do not cut all the way through the shrimp). Using your hands, spread the flesh open until the shrimp lies flat. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Set up a breading station. Place the flour, salt and pepper in a tray and mix them together. Place the eggs in a second tray and whisk them with a tablespoon of water. Place the coconut flakes and breadcrumbs in a third tray and mix them together.
- Working one at a time, pat the shrimp dry and dredge them in the flour. Dust off any excess flour and then dip them into the egg wash. Finally, press the shrimp into the coconut mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat an air fryer to 350°F. When hot, place a layer of shrimp in the basket and spray or brush them with olive oil. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Cook for 4 minutes then open the basket and flip the shrimp over. Cook another 4 minutes until done (if you did not butterfly the shrimp, you may need to cook them 1-2 minutes longer). Remove the shrimp from the basket and cook the remaining shrimp.
- Arrange the shrimp on a serving platter. Serve them with sweet chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Dry the shrimp thoroughly before coating for better adhesion and crispiness.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F to ensure a crisp exterior.
- Spray the shrimp lightly with olive oil to enhance browning and prevent sticking.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding to promote even cooking.
- Flip shrimp halfway through cooking for uniform crispness.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model; adjust as needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 shrimp
Calories
47kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 shrimp | |
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.