Make this healthier version of Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with your handy air fryer that bakes items with a fraction of the fat of frying. Sweet, tangy, and just a bit spicy – this is one of my favorite combinations. All these amazing flavors come together perfectly in coconut shrimp, a popular restaurant appetizer.
Updated February 2023 for the new WW Program.
Air Fryer Cooking
An Air Fryer is a mini-convection oven. With an Air Fryer, foods get crispy on all sides, and this coconut shrimp is no exception.
You’ll love how crispy this air fryer shrimp recipe is. While it takes a few steps, it’s overall easy to make and well worth the effort.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp – Simple Step by Step Recipe
Make this healthier version of coconut shrimp, a popular restaurant appetizer. Your family will love this special treat.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients
- 16 oz large shrimp about 16 to 20, peeled to the tail
- 2 eggsย beaten
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ย black pepper
- Oil for Spraying
Instructions
- Set the shrimp on a flat surface that is covered with paper towels. Pat the shrimp dry.
- Place the eggs in a shallow dish and whisk.
- Add Panko, coconut, and seasonings to a separate bowl.ย Mix to combine.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400F.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the egg mixture, and finally press it into the breadcrumb-coconut mixture to coat all sides.
- Bake shrimp for 5 minutes. Plan to make two batches.
WW Information
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Nutrition
Here are the steps to making this healthier breaded shrimp recipe:
- Set the shrimp on a flat surface that is covered with paper towels.
- Pat the shrimp dry.
- Crack eggs into a shallow dish and whisk.
- In a separate bowl, add Panko, coconut, and seasonings.ย Mix to combine.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400F.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the egg mixture, and finally press it into the breadcrumb-coconut mixture to coat all sides.
- Bake shrimp for 5 minutes, leaving room in between so the coating can get crispy when it comes in contact with the swirling hot air.
- Plan to make two batches.
Serve shrimp with dipping sauce if desired.
How to Make Dipping Sauce for Air Fryer Shrimp
- 1/2 cup cherry or cranberry preserves, regular or sugar-free
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp red pepper.
Mix all to combine. Serve with shrimp.
What’s your favorite Air Fryer recipe?
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Can the Coconut Shrimp be made with already cooked jumbo shrimp?
Hi Audrey, Yes, I think you could use pre-cooked shrimp, just take care to not cook too long or the shrimp will become rubbery.
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