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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

These Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor. Coated in a delicious blend of coconut and panko breadcrumbs, they’re lightened up by the air fryer method and paired with a sweet and spicy honey-lime dip. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or main course, these shrimp are both easy to make and irresistible!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  •  cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  •  cup panko bread crumbs
  • 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • cooking spray
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Stir together flour and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut and panko in a third shallow dish.

  3. Working one at a time, dredge shrimp in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip floured shrimp in egg; allow any excess to drip off. Finally, dredge in coconut mixture, pressing to adhere. Place shrimp on a plate. Coat shrimp well with cooking spray.

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 of the shrimp in the air fryer and cook about 3 minutes. Turn shrimp over and continue cooking until golden, about 3 minutes more. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

  5. Meanwhile, whisk together honey, lime juice, and serrano chile in a small bowl.

  6. Sprinkle fried shrimp with cilantro and serve with honey-lime dip.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 236 per serving