We all know the fast magic of the air fryer. It can turn just about anything into a crispy dream in no time, and this coconut shrimp is no exception. Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish makes for an impressive last-minute appetizer or an easy but welcome family dinner served with a side of rice.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Chili Dipping Sauce
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 760 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. large wild shrimp deveined, shell removed
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp. spicy chile crisp sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
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In bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
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Using 3 bowls, fill 1 with flour, 1 with beaten eggs, 1 with coconut flakes, panko and pinch salt and pepper.
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Dredge shrimp into flour, then egg, then coconut/panko mix. Shake off excess flour and egg after each dredge. Arrange on rack of air fryer.
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Set air fryer to 390 degrees F for 3 minutes. Lightly spray shrimp with cooking oil and place rack in fryer. After 3 minutes, flip shrimp, spray with cooking oil and set temp to 400 degrees F for 2 minutes. (Note: Shrimp should be crunchy.)
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Plate shrimp, sprinkle on sea salt and dip in sauce.
Recipe Notes
Order the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe!
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Chili Dipping Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 529mg176%
Sodium 1092mg46%
Potassium 893mg26%
Carbohydrates 84g28%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 60g120%
Vitamin A 736IU15%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 215mg22%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.