This coconut shrimp air fryer recipe comes out great and is delicious served with a simple spicy honey-lime dip.
Prep Time::30 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 large eggs
⅔ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
cooking spray
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¼ cup honey
¼ cup lime juice
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
Stir together flour and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut and panko in a third shallow dish.
Working one at a time, dredge shrimp in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip floured shrimp in egg; allow any excess to drip off. Finally, dredge in coconut mixture, pressing to adhere. Place shrimp on a plate. Coat shrimp well with cooking spray.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 of the shrimp in the air fryer and cook about 3 minutes. Turn shrimp over and continue cooking until golden, about 3 minutes more. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Meanwhile, whisk together honey, lime juice, and serrano chile in a small bowl.
Sprinkle fried shrimp with cilantro and serve with honey-lime dip.
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Recipe Tips
This recipe calls for about 24 shrimp (12 ounces).
You can substitute serrano chile with 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper.
Editor's Note:
This recipe appeared in Allrecipes Magazine and was modified to include mayonnaise in the dipping sauce.