Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
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4.8
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Description
This recipe starts by preparing a coating mix of flour, salt, black pepper, coconut flakes, and panko breadcrumbs. Raw shrimp with tails on are patted dry, dipped in beaten eggs, then evenly coated with the dry mixture. The shrimp are arranged in a single layer in a preheated air fryer basket that has been lightly sprayed with oil to ensure even crisping.
The shrimp cook at 400 °F, flipping halfway through, until they achieve a golden, crispy exterior. The resulting bite combines the crunch of panko breadcrumbs and the subtle sweetness and chewiness of coconut flakes. The shrimp remain juicy inside thanks to the rapid air frying method.
This Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp serves well as an appetizer with dipping sauces of choice or can be paired with sides for a light meal. The use of the air fryer provides a less oily alternative to deep frying while preserving satisfying texture and color.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp with tails attached, raw
- 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 egg
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, coconut flakes and panko bread crumbs. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs.
- Pat dry shrimp and dip them into egg mixture followed by the crumbs mixture. Coat all the sides evenly.
- Spray the preheated air fryer basket with oil. Place coated shrimp in one layer inside the air fryer basket. Note: You can spray shrimp for the coating to gain even color.
- Air fry shrimp at 400 °F for 7 minutes, flip it over and air fry for another 4 minutes or until it's golden brown. Enjoy it with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 368mg | 123% |
| Sodium | 1555mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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