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air fryer coconut shrimp

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Natalie Mitchell
Easy and delicious air fryer coconut shrimp that requires less than 10 minutes and 5 ingredients. This recipe is the perfect appetizer or main course. Gluten free, dairy free and paleo.
4.46 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup flour all-purpose or coconut
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chile lime seasoning (optional) see notes

To serve

  • chopped cilantro
  • sweet chili sauce

Instructions
 

  • If not already done, peel and devein the shrimp. They can be tail on or off
  • Set up three bowls. In bowl #1, mix together flour and smoked paprika. In bowl #2, whisk together the two eggs. In bowl #3, mix together shredded coconut and chile lime seasoning (or more smoked paprika)
  • Spray the air fryer basket with an oil spray. Make sure you spray well to prevent sticking.
  • Take one shrimp and coat it evenly in the flour, then the egg mixture and finally the shredded coconut mix. Place in the air fryer. Repeat this for each shrimp until the air fryer is full (depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches)
  • Spray the tops with oil spray. Air fry at 360 for 9-10 minutes or until crispy.
  • Carefully remove the shrimp from the basket and serve with fresh cilantro on top and sweet chili sauce to dip!

Notes

  1. If you do not have access to chile lime seasoning, replace with 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika. Add a squeeze of lime to the coconut shrimp after they are out of the air fryer. 
  2. I have not tested it in the oven yet so I do not have a temperature or time.
  3. Nutrition is based off the total ingredients, not the actual amount used. You will have leftover. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24.3g
Keyword air fryer coconut shrimp, appetizer, coconut shrimp, dairy free, gluten free, paleo, party food, shrimp recipes
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