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Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe for Quick Easy Snack

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy coconut shrimp made in the air fryer, delivering a sweet, crunchy snack perfect for any occasion with less oil and mess than traditional frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup (90g) shredded sweetened coconut
  • ½ cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the coating stations: In one bowl, add ½ cup all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, beat 2 large eggs until smooth. In the third bowl, combine 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Rinse and pat dry 1 pound of peeled and deveined large shrimp.
  3. Toss each shrimp in the flour until lightly coated, shaking off any excess.
  4. Submerge each floured shrimp into the beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off.
  5. Roll shrimp in the coconut-panko mixture, pressing lightly to help it stick. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet or plate.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  7. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Place shrimp in a single layer without touching. Spray tops of shrimp lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with lime wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking. For extra crunch, double coat shrimp by dipping again in egg and coconut mix, but watch cooking time to prevent over-browning. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. Do not microwave to avoid soggy coating.

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Keywords: coconut shrimp, air fryer shrimp, crispy shrimp, quick snack, easy appetizer, seafood snack

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