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Crunchy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe Easy Guilt-Free Snack

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A quick and easy air fryer coconut shrimp recipe that delivers a crunchy, flavorful snack without the heaviness of traditional frying. Perfect for guilt-free indulgence and entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (75g) panko breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Light olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray
  • Optional dipping sauce: sweet chili sauce or homemade lime mayo (mayo, lime juice, sriracha)

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, shredded coconut, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into egg wash, letting excess drip off.
  4. Press shrimp into coconut-panko mixture to coat evenly. Place coated shrimp on a parchment-lined plate.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  6. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking oil. Arrange shrimp in a single layer with space between each piece.
  7. Air fry shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve immediately with optional flaky sea salt, lime zest, and dipping sauce.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry thoroughly to ensure a crunchy coating. Chill coated shrimp for 10 minutes before air frying to set crust. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for best crispiness. Use unsweetened shredded coconut to prevent burning. Flip shrimp gently halfway through cooking.

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