Description
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce is a deliciously crispy appetizer that combines the tropical flavor of coconut with tender shrimp. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Its golden exterior and juicy interior will have everyone coming back for more, making it an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Sweet chili sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and a third with coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs combined.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then roll in the coconut-panko mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While shrimp cooks, prepare your dipping sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg