This air fryer coconut recipe is undoubtedly a family weekend favorite! Made with only a few ingredients, this crunchy coconut-flavored air-fried shrimp will not disappoint.
The coconut shrimp is very easy to prepare. With textures from the flower and the coconut flakes, the shrimp will stay crispy on the outside without feeling oily.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
This recipe will give you the island vibes in your home. As the name suggests, the shrimp is coated with eggs wash flour, and coconut flakes. It is also seasoned with salt and pepper.
How To Make Shrimp In The Air Fryer
Don’t worry, the full recipe is in the recipe card below. But here’s a quick step-by-step guide to making this recipe perfectly every single time.
This shrimp appetizing dish is often served at seafood restaurants. It can also be served as part of the main dish.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp is particularly popular at Tiki bars in the Florida Keys and in the Caribbean.
The true origin of Coconut shrimp is unknown, but many versions of how to make it spreads from region to region or coast to coast.
It’s a great option for large gatherings as it is simple to prepare.
How To Make Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
The full recipe with the exact ingredients is listed in the recipe card below. For now, here’s how to make this dish perfectly each time.
Gather the ingredients: Prepare the shrimp. For this recipe, we used Jumbo size shrimp. Best to use shrimp that’s already deveined.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 360º F if necessary.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
In a desperate small bowl, whisk the eggs.
In two separate plates, add the coconut in one plate and the flour in another plate.
Dredge the shrimp one at a time through the flour, then the egg, and finally the coconut. Set the shrimp aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
Spray the basket with olive oil, add the shrimp, then spray the shrimp with the olive oil.
Air fryer for 12-15 minutes (flipping halfway) or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the shrimp and cook and serve with your desired sauce.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
You can serve your air fryer coconut shrimp with any dipping sauce. The shrimp is great with cilantro lime sauce, homemade cocktail sauce, chili sauce, sweet and sour sauce, jerk sauce, and yum-yum sauce.
To make it a complete meal, you can also serve it with this simple garden salad, with this Caesar salad, this kale salad, or with this asparagus salad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You can use frozen shrimp to make this air fryer coconut shrimp. We recommend that you allow it to thaw out first prior to breading the shrimp.
Between 360°F to 400°F, frozen shrimp can take up to 12 minutes to cook in the air fryer.
We recommend you thaw the shrimp first prior to cooking it in the air fryer to prevent it from becoming rubbery.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Top Tips
- Every air fryer is not the same. It may take your air fryer longer or shorter than 10 minutes to cook the shrimp completely. Best to work in batches for even cooking. The size of the shrimp will also make a difference in how long it will take the shrimp to cook completely.
- My shrimps were large. It took me about 10-12 minutes to cook the shrimp completely.
- You don’t always have to heat the air fryer. However, it does help as the shrimp starts to cook the minute it touches the basket.
- Add Old Bay seasoning for bold flavors. If you don’t have Old Bay seasoning, consider seasoning the shrimp with salt and pepper, Cajun seasoning, or seafood seasoning.
More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love
After making air fryer coconut shrimp, we recommend you try this air fryer pancake recipe, these air fryer s’mores, air fryer cinnamon rolls, this air fryer Oreos, and these air fryer strawberry turnovers.
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. Large or Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 Large eggs; beaten
- ½ Cup Shredded sweetened coconut; more if needed
- ½ Cup All-purpose flour
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients: Prepare the shrimp. For this recipe, we used Jumbo size shrimp. Best to use shrimp that’s already deveined. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 360º F if necessary.Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. In a desperate small bowl, whisk the eggs.In two separate plates, add the coconut in one plate and the flour in another plate.
- Dredge the shrimp one at a time through the flour, then the egg, and finally the coconut. Set the shrimp aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp.Spray the basket with olive oil, add the shrimp, then spray the shrimp with the olive oil. Air fryer for 12-15 minutes (flipping halfway) or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the shrimp and cook and serve with your desired sauce.
Soniya
Oh my goodness 😍 these look and sound so delicious! I just got an air fryer.. can’t wait to make it.
Amy Desrosiers
I spend about $11 per week ordering these via takeout! They are always hit or miss! I cannot wait to try this recipe in my air fryer. They look awesome! Thanks!
Mirlene
Good! Now you get to save your money 🙂
Amy Desrosiers
I spend about $11 per week ordering these via takeout! They are always hit or miss! I cannot wait to try this recipe in my air fryer. They look awesome!
Sharon
I LOVE my air fryer and use it several times a week. These air fryer coconut shrimp come out juicy and crunchy at the same time.
Mirlene
Thank you, Sharon!
Haley D. Williams
These are so crispy and crunchy! I wish I had started making shrimp in the air fryer earlier because I’m never going back!
Emmeline
I should not have read this recipe before dinner… so delicious!!
Mirlene
hahaha! thanks, Emmeline!