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Coconut shrimp
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Crispy Coconut Shrimp in the Air Fryer

Crispy, Crunchy, Sweet, and Savory, these Easy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are all of our appetizer dreams come true!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Shrimp
Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Shrimp
  • ¾ Cup Panko
  • ¾ Cup Unsweetened Coconut
  • 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch
  • 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Coconut
  • 1 Egg

Instructions

  • 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
    Breading for coconut shrimp
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg with a whisk or fork
    1 Egg
    Eggs with a whisk
  • Add the panko mixture to a plate and stir in the extra 3 Tablespoons of unsweetened coconut
    3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Coconut
    Breading for coconut shrimp
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. We use an olive oil spray.
    2 Pounds Shrimp
    cooking spray with a tray
  • Dip the shrimp in the egg
    1 Egg
    Shrimp in egg with a fork
  • 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
    Breading for coconut shrimp
  • Gently press the panko into the shrimp.
    Breading for coconut shrimp
  • Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket.
    Coconut shrimp on a tray
  • Lightly spray the top of the shrimp with cooking spray. This will help brown and crisp up the shrimp.
    Coconut 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.
    Coconut shrimp
  • Enjoy the shrimp with your favorite cocktail!
    Coconut Shrimp with a martini glass

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg