Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Crispy coconut-crusted shrimp cooked to perfection in the air fryer. A healthier take on the classic appetizer, served with sweet chili sauce.
12 mins
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
Instructions
- 1
Preheat air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. When heated, spray the basket with cooking spray.
- 2
Prepare breading stations
Combine the flour, salt and pepper in one shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs in a second shallow bowl. Then combine the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
- 3
Bread the shrimp
Dip the shrimp into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dredge the shrimp into the eggs, and finally into the coconut panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
- 4
Air fry shrimp
Place the coconut shrimp in the air fryer so they are not touching, and spray the top of the shrimp. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5
Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with sweet chili sauce, if desired.
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