Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

5 from 1 vote

Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Coconut shrimp are insanely delicious! One of the best appetizers out there, these mouthwatering air fried coconut shrimp are crispy, lightweight and completely delightful! This appetizer is one that is sure to have your guests coming back for more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer coconut shrimp, air fryer coconut shrimp recipe, air fryer shimp recipe, coconut shrimp

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound tail on large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 large eggs
1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika optional
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Beat 2 large eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Combine ½ cup panko breadcrumbs and 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut in another bowl and set aside. Lastly, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and salt and freshly ground black pepper in a 3rd bowl.
Dip 1 pound tail on large shrimp in small batches in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off the shrimp, and then coat in the coconut/breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Place the shrimp in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through or until shrimp is cooked.

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