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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

This air fryer coconut shrimp will bring the taste of the islands to you in your kitchen in under 15 minutes. Made with only a few ingredients, learn how to make this recipe perfectly each time.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Caribbean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 163kcal

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.  
    Step-by-step guide to make air fryer coconut shrimp
  • 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.

Notes

Tips For Making This Recipe
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 on how long it will take the shrimp to cook completely. 
 
***Calories are estimated per serving***
 

Nutrition

Serving: 6People | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1750mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 3mg