Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp coated with panko and sweetened coconut, served with a spicy sriracha mayo dipping sauce. This easy recipe delivers perfectly golden shrimp in under 10 minutes using an air fryer, making it a quick and delicious appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 lb. large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. sriracha
- 1 Tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Breading Stations: In a shallow bowl, season the all-purpose flour with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs with the shredded sweetened coconut. In a third shallow bowl, beat the eggs until blended.
- Coat the Shrimp: Working one shrimp at a time, dip each shrimp into the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, then into the panko and coconut mixture, gently pressing so the coating adheres well to the shrimp.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the shrimp turns golden brown and is cooked through. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: While the shrimp cooks, mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and Thai sweet chili sauce in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Arrange the cooked coconut shrimp on a serving platter. Serve hot, accompanied by the spicy sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- For a spicier sauce, adjust the amount of sriracha to your preference.
- Use large shrimp for the best texture and presentation.
- Leftover shrimp can be reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Make sure to pat the shrimp dry before breading to help the coating stick better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
