Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe is a delightful snack that combines the crunch of coconut with the tenderness of shrimp. Perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer, these shrimp are coated in a crispy coconut breading and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer.

The recipe is simple and quick, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a delicious snacks recipe. You can serve them with a sweet chili sauce or a tangy dipping sauce for an extra flavor boost.

Easy Coconut Shrimp in the Air Fryer

These coconut shrimp are made by coating shrimp in a mixture of coconut and breadcrumbs, then air frying until crispy. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cooking spray or oil for greasing

Instructions

Prep the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Set Up Breading Station: In three separate bowls, place the flour mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in one, the beaten eggs in the second, and the coconut mixed with breadcrumbs in the third.
Bread the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally into the coconut-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp: Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Serve: Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.