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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 and crispy, this appetizer (or main) delivers flavor and texture in every bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
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 as needed
  • 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

Notes

Storage: These are best fresh from the fryer since the coating loses its crunch as it sits. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the air fryer or oven to bring the crispness back and skip the microwave, which turns the coating soft.

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