Description
This addictive air fryer coconut shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and delivers crispy coconut shrimp in just 15 minutes. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, combine the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally coat with the coconut and panko mixture.
- Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before breading.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the shrimp; larger shrimp may need more time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
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