Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Coconut shrimp are insanely delicious! One of the best appetizers out there, these mouthwatering air fried coconut shrimp are crispy, lightweight and completely delightful! This appetizer is one that is sure to have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled (tails left on), deveined, large, about 25 pieces
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flaked
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Beat eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Combine breadcrumbs and coconut in another bowl and set aside. Lastly, combine flour and spices in a 3rd bowl.
- Dip shrimp in small batches in the flour mixture then the egg mixture (letting the excess drip off the shrimp and then coat in the coconut/breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place the shrimp in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 360 degrees for 10 minutes flipping half way through or until shrimp is cooked throughout.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 236mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 339IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.