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Close-up of several pieces of crispy, golden-brown fried shrimp garnished with finely chopped green herbs. The shrimp have their tails on and a crunchy, textured coating.

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp w/ Sweet Chili Sauce

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Crunchy coconut flakes meet perfectly cooked shrimp, finished with a sweet chili kick that’ll have you dreaming of tropical beaches. Golden, crispy, and addictive — this appetizer (or main) delivers flavor and texture in every bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 926

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp large, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • ½ cup Shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Eggs large
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce for dipping
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Food processor

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry, then season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the coconut and panko until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  3. In another shallow bowl, whisk the flour with ¾ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. In a third shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt.
  4. Dip each shrimp first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then in the egg, and finally dredge evenly in the coconut-panko mix.
  5. Arrange coated shrimp on a large plate or rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 385°F. Working in batches, place shrimp in a single layer, spray lightly with cooking spray, and air fry for ~8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
  7. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 926kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 98gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 731mgSodium: 1407mgPotassium: 1412mgFiber: 4gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 333mgIron: 5mg

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