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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp — American Fish recipe, 23 min, serves 4American

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

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Dairy-freePescatarianHigh protein

Golden, crunchy coconut-coated shrimp with a sweet chili dipping sauce. The air fryer gives them an even crunch without deep frying.

23
min
15
prep
🔥
8
cook
👥
4
servings
320
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Set up three bowls: flour with salt and cayenne, beaten eggs, and coconut mixed with panko.

2

Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then press into coconut-panko mixture.

💡 Press the coating firmly so it sticks.
3

Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place shrimp in a single layer.

4

Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 4 minutes. Flip and cook 4 more minutes until golden.

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5

Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.

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Common Questions

Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, but thaw and pat dry completely first. Wet shrimp won't hold the coating.
What size shrimp works best?
Large or jumbo (21/25 count or bigger). Smaller shrimp overcook before the coating crisps.
Can I use unsweetened coconut?
Yes, either sweetened or unsweetened works. Sweetened gives a slightly caramelized finish.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.
🍺
Beer
American IPA or amber ale.
🍸
Cocktail
Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.

Ingredient substitutions

IngredientReplace withRatioNotes
pankocrushed pork rinds1:1Zero-carb, gluten-free. Crisps identically.
crushed gluten-free crackers1:1GF option. Adds slight flavor depending on cracker brand.
breadcrumbcrushed pork rinds1:1Zero-carb, gluten-free.
almond flour + grated parmesan3:4 + 1:4Keto + gluten-free option.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Coconut shrimp is a popular appetizer at American seafood restaurants. The air fryer version uses a fraction of the oil while achieving the same satisfying crunch from the double-textured coconut-panko coating.
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