Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe
This Coconut Shrimp recipe is delightfully crisp on the outside with a plump and tender shrimp on the inside.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 307 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Jumbo Shrimp, defrosted, peels removed, tails on (about 18 to 20)
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Dredge the thawed shrimp in a mixture of flour, lime zest and salt.
- Dip each floured shrimp in lightly beaten eggs (works great in a shallow cup).
- Combine the coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs in a small bowl and coat each shrimp with coconut mixture.
- Air fry in single layer at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Combine mayo and Thai sweet chili sauce to make the dipping sauce. Serve shrimp hot with prepared sauce and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Shrimp, Coconut, Fried Shrimp, Lime
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