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Air fryer coconut shrimp is perfect for an appetizer or part of your main meal. The batter gets crispy without the use of a deep fryer and it pairs perfectly with the homemade sweet and sour sauce.
If you love using your air fryer, try my Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos and my Air Fryer Breaded Sea Scallops.
If you’re looking for something easy and delicious to make in the air fryer, this air fryer coconut shrimp is it! It’s easy to assemble and the shrimp is flavorful with the coconut breading and the homemade sweet and sour sauce makes the perfect dipping sauce.
This also works great as part of a main meal, paired with your favorite side dish.
What Is Coconut Shrimp?
As the title suggests, it’s a dish using shrimp and coconut as the main ingredients. The shrimp is coated in a batter containing coconut and air fried to crispy perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A healthier way to serve coconut shrimp without deep frying
- Perfect as an appetizer or part of a main meal
- Perfect for families or gatherings
- A unique way to prepare shrimp
Ingredients
- Raw Shrimp
- Eggs
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cornstarch
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- Granulated Sugar
- Ketchup
- White vinegar
- Water
How To Make This Recipe
Homemade Sweet And Sour Sauce
Step 1:
In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine all the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let it sit.
Coconut Shrimp
Step 1:
In 3 separate bowls, whisk the eggs in one bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch in another bowl, and mix the coconut and panko bread crumbs in the third bowl.
Step 2:
Dip the shrimp in the flour and cornstarch bowl, then the egg wash bowl, and then finally in the panko coconut bowl.
Step 3:
Place battered shrimp in air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook on 390 degrees for 7 minutes.
How Do I Store Leftover Coconut Shrimp?
Allow shrimp to cool to room temperature. Place shrimp in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I Freeze Leftover Coconut Shrimp?
Yes, place shrimp in freezer safe container or bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat, cook for 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven, or until shrimp reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees.
How Do I Store Leftover Sweet And Sour Sauce?
Place the cooled sauce in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Air fryer coconut shrimp is perfect for an appetizer or part of your main meal. The batter gets crispy without the use of a deep fryer.
Ingredients
For Sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, optional for heat
For Shrimp
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled to the tail, raw
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 3/4 cup of panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
For Sauce
1. In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine all the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Once it coes to a boil, turn off the heat and let it sit.
For Shrimp
1. In 3 separate bowls, whisk the eggs in one bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch in another bowl, and mix the coconut and panko bread crumbs in the third bowl.
2. Dip the shrimp in the flour and cornstarch bowl, then the egg wash bowl, and then finally in the panko coconut bowl.
3. Place battered shrimp in air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook on 390° for 7 minutes.
Notes
Different air fryer brands may cook at different rates, so be sure to keep on eye on food.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 993mgCarbohydrates: 98gFiber: 5gSugar: 20gProtein: 30g
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Lauren Vavala
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
I love making coconut shrimp in the air fryer. SO much better than hot grease splattering everywhere and healthier too!
Jamie
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
This would make such a great appetizer for the summer! We love anything with coconuts. Looks so good!
Beth
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
We loved your recipe for this fast coconut shrimp. I'll be making it like this from now on. Thanks!
Diana Reis
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
These are delicious and super easy. The air fryer gives the perfect crunch without the yucky grease.