Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe with Dipping Sauce
Amazing Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with easy 3-ingredient apricot dipping sauce. Just like your favorite restaurant appetizer, these healthier fried coconut shrimp are made without the need for heavy oil or deep frying.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp raw, large, peeled and deveined with tails attached
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs beaten
- cooking spray
Apricot Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup apricot preserves
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
For the Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- Prepare shrimp so that they are fully thawed, peeled, and deveined. Keep the tails attached.
- In a small, shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the coconut and panko bread crumbs to a second bowl. And to a third bowl add the eggs, whisking well.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Once heated, spray the inside of the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Meanwhile, dip the shrimp into the flour mixture (gently shake off any excess), followed by the whisked eggs, and finally into the coconut panko mixture (gently press to help the coconut panko mixture stick to the shrimp).
- Transfer the shrimp to the air fryer in a single layer so that they are not touching each other (you may have to do 2 batches). Spray the top of the shrimp with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping after approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Best served immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (like the apricot dipping sauce below).
For the Apricot Dipping Sauce
- Combine the apricot preserves, chili sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Mix well to combine. Use immediately or keep stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container. Leftovers will last for up to 3 days, but keep in mind that shrimp is best when enjoyed right away. For best results, re-heat in the air fryer or in a skillet with a little oil.
Gluten-free: Swap the all-purpose flour for almond flour or coconut flour and use your favorite gluten-free panko bread crumbs.
Cooking Time: Larger shrimp will require longer cooking time as compared to smaller shrimp. To be sure that your shrimp are fully cooked, use a digital meat thermometer. Shrimp should register 145° to be fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 379mg | Sodium: 1725mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 5mg
