Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp coated in sweetened coconut and panko and air fried until golden, with a sweet chili and lime dipping sauce. Serves 4.

Dairy-freeHigh-protein

Golden air fryer coconut shrimp with sweet chili dipping sauce
  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Yield 4 servings

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Restaurant coconut shrimp are deep fried; in the air fryer the coconut toasts to a deep golden brown with only a mist of oil.

Use the biggest shrimp you can find so they stay juicy while the coating crisps.

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Cooking spray

Dipping sauce

  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

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Instructions

  1. Heat the air fryer. Heat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Set up the coating. Mix the flour and salt in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second, and mix the coconut and panko in a third.
  3. Coat. Holding each shrimp by the tail, dredge in flour, dip in egg and press into the coconut mixture.
  4. Air fry. Arrange in a single layer, mist with cooking spray and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden and the shrimp are opaque (145°F).
  5. Serve. Stir the sweet chili sauce and lime juice together and serve with the shrimp.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

450Calories
35 gCarbohydrates
4 gFiber
31 gNet carbs
42 gProtein
17 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Dairy-freeHigh-protein

Tips

  • Watch the last few minutes: coconut goes from golden to burnt quickly.
  • Cook in batches so the shrimp do not touch.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes. Thaw them in the refrigerator or under cold running water and pat dry before coating.
Can I make coconut shrimp ahead?
Coat them up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate on a tray, then air fry just before serving.

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