Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled shrimp; 1 large egg; 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce

Crispy coconut-panko shrimp cooked in the air fryer and served with sweet chili sauce for an easy appetizer ready in about 25 minutes.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 9 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 lb peeled shrimp
1 large egg
0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup sweet chili sauce

Cooking instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine the coconut, panko, salt, and pepper. (about 3 min)
Dip each shrimp into the egg, then press it into the coconut-panko mixture until coated on all sides. (about 7 min)
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Arrange the breaded shrimp in a single layer, leaving space between pieces. (about 3 min) — 390°F
Air-fry the shrimp for 7 to 9 minutes, turning halfway through, until the coating is golden and the thickest shrimp reaches 145°F internally. (about 9 min) — 390°F
Serve the hot shrimp with sweet chili sauce. (about 1 min)