Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes! Just thaw them first and pat them dry before breading.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Absolutely! Swap the flour for gluten-free flour and use gluten-free panko.

What’s the best dipping sauce?

Sweet chili sauce is a classic, but try honey mustard, bang bang sauce, or a zesty lime aioli.

Best Damn Air Fryer Shrimp

Name: Best Damn Air Fryer Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs; 1 lb (31-35 count) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Sweet chili sauce, for serving

Description

Make crispy, golden air fryer shrimp coated in shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch! This easy, healthier take on coconut shrimp is air-fried to perfection and served with a sweet and spicy homemade chili sauce.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 lb (31-35 count) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sweet chili sauce, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°(F).
In a small shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a separate small shallow bowl, combine coconut and breadcrumbs. Place egg in a separate small shallow bowl.
Dip shrimp in the flour mixture, then the egg and breadcrumb mixture, shaking off any excess.
Coat shrimp with olive oil cooking spray.
Place shrimp into the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through.
Serve with chili sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Air Fryer