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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Anjali
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tropical
Servings 0 shrimp
Calories 57 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp large, deveined and peeled with tails still on
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine the flour, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Place the beaten eggs in a second bowl. Combine the coconut flakes and panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  • Dip the shrimp one at a time in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Dip the dredged shrimp in the egg mixture.
  • Then, cover in the panko coconut mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if need be. Spray the top of the coconut shrimp with cooking spray.
  • Air fry at 380°F/190°C for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp is cooked through and the breading is golden brown.
  • Top with chopped cilantro after cooking.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword coconut breading, crispy shrimp, quick air fryer, seafood appetizer, tropical dish
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