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.
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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 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp 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. 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.
Notes
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. 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.
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