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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Air fryer coconut shrimp are golden, crispy, and cook in under 10 minutes! Serve with sweet chili or mango sauce for a festive appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • Optional: 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray
  • Dipping sauce: sweet chili or mango

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry. Set up dredging bowls for flour, eggs, and coconut.
  2. Coat shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then press into coconut mixture.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray basket lightly with oil.
  4. Arrange shrimp in single layer. Spray tops with oil.
  5. Air fry for 6–7 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

Make ahead by coating shrimp and refrigerating. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer. Use gluten-free flour or almond flour as needed.
Estimated Calories: 210 per serving
(An automated tool is used to calculate nutritional information. Accuracy not guaranteed.)