Crispy Coconut Shrimp in the Air Fryer

5 from 2 votes

Crispy, Crunchy, Sweet, and Savory, these Easy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are all of our appetizer dreams come true!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, Shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Belly Laugh Living

Remove shells from shrimp. Dry shrimp with a paper towel. Mix together in a food processor the Panko, ¾ cup Unsweetened Coconut, Corn Starch, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Salt
2 Pounds Shrimp, ¾ Cup Panko, ¾ Cup Unsweetened Coconut, 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch, 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder, 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
In a separate bowl, beat the egg with a whisk or fork
1 Egg
Add the panko mixture to a plate and stir in the extra 3 Tablespoons of unsweetened coconut
3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Coconut
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. We use an olive oil spray.
2 Pounds Shrimp
Dip the shrimp in the egg
1 Egg
Place the shrimp in the panko mixture
2 Pounds Shrimp, ¾ Cup Panko, ¾ Cup Unsweetened Coconut, 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch, 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder, 1 ½ teaspoons Salt, 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Coconut
Gently press the panko into the shrimp.
Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket.
Lightly spray the top of the shrimp with cooking spray. This will help brown and crisp up the shrimp.
Air fry the shrimp at 400 degrees for 16 minutes. Flip the shrimp and lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray again. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the shrimp are completely done and have that really nice golden color.
Enjoy the shrimp with your favorite cocktail!