Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pound peeled, deveined, raw shrimp (can also use precooked – see notes); 1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut; 3/4 cup panko crumbs; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, whisked; salt, to taste; hot pepper jelly (for dipping)

30 mins prepServes 2

A healthier spin on classic coconut shrimp. Thanks to an air fryer, they’re crispy, savory, a little sweet, and really easy to make right at home.

2 servings

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Combine panko crumbs and shredded coconut in a shallow dish or bowl. Mix and set aside. Add flour to another bowl and whisked eggs to a 3rd bowl. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and season all over with salt.
Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off excess, then in egg, and then in the panko/coconut mixture. Gently press down to ensure the breading adheres. Set aside on a plate.
Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Arrange shrimp in the air fryer in layers. I was able to fit 1 pound with some overlap in a 5 qt. air fryer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes tossing/flipping halfway through. Small shrimp or cooking less than 1 pound may cook faster. In general, shrimp cook relatively fast.

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