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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp about 25 peeled (tails left on), deveined
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
236mg
(79%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
314mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
339IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
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.