Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

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. 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.

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.

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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Make this healthier version of the restaurant coconut shrimp appetizer. Your family will love the special treat.

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5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time15 mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 294kcal

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

Weight Watchers Freestyle - 5 points each serving of shrimp. Dipping sauce - 1 pt per tablespoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 368mg | Sodium: 1526mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 4mg

For Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup cherry or cranberry preserves

1 tsp chili powder

1/8 tsp red pepper.

Mix all to combine.

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.

Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.

Weight Watchers Freestyle – 5 points each serving of shrimp. Dipping sauce – 1 pt per tablespoon.

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