Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer

Air-fryer coconut shrimp on plate with dipping sauce.

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Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer

These air-fryer coconut shrimp pair wonderfully with various dipping sauces, but I prefer simplicity, opting for Thai sweet chili sauce. By using an air fryer instead of traditional stovetop frying with oil, you achieve perfectly crispy shrimp without the hassle of post-cooking splatters to clean up.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Kathy Kingsley

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
½ tsp. Cajun seasoning
2 large eggs
¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp. coconut or granulated sugar
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled ad deveined, tails left on
Thai sweet chili sauce, for serving, I prefer Trader Joe's brand

Instructions

Preheat a 6 ½ quart air fryer to 390°F for 5 to 10 minutes.
Put the flour in a shallow bowl, add salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning and toss to blend.
In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
In a third shallow bowl, mix the panko, coconut, and sugar.
Working in batches, dredge the shrimp int the flour, shaking off the excess, then coat with egg, allowing excess to drip back into bowl as you transfer them to the panko mixture. Turn the shrimp to coats and press lightly for mixture to adhere.
Generously coat the air-fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Working in batches, arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the basket, and coat shrimp with cooking oil spray. Cook until the shrimp are golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes, turn the shrimp once and re-coat with cooking oil spray halfway through cooking.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter and cook the remaining shrimp as directed.
Serve the shrimp with the Thai sweet chili sauce.

Notes

The cooked shrimp can be stored in the freezer after air-frying. Let them cool to room temperature, transfer to a large plate, then place in the freezer until frozen. Transfer to a zipper-lock bag and store for up to three months. Reheat the shrimp in the air-fryer.

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