Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

This coconut shrimp air fryer recipe makes a quick and healthy appetizer of crisp, succulent shrimp served with a sweet and spicy honey-lime dip.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• cooking spray
• 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.33333334326744 cup panko bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 0.66666668653488 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Meanwhile, whisk together honey, lime juice, and serrano chile in a small bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle fried shrimp with cilantro and serve with honey-lime dip.