Description
This Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp recipe offers a crispy, golden-brown shrimp coated in a crunchy panko and sweetened coconut mixture. Served with a creamy and spicy sriracha mayo dipping sauce, it’s a perfect appetizer or light main course that’s quick and easy to prepare using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 lb large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sriracha
- 1 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Coatings: In a shallow bowl, season the all-purpose flour with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. In a second shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs and shredded sweetened coconut. In a third shallow bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dip each peeled and deveined shrimp first into the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the panko and coconut mixture, gently pressing to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Place the breaded shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 7 to 9 minutes until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and Thai sweet chili sauce until well combined to create a creamy, spicy dipping sauce.
- Serve: Arrange the cooked shrimp on a platter and serve immediately with the sriracha mayo dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or main course.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook shrimp in batches if necessary.
- Use tail-on shrimp for easier handling and a more appealing presentation.
- Adjust sriracha amount in the dipping sauce to control spice level according to preference.
- If you don’t have shredded sweetened coconut, finely chop sweetened coconut flakes as a substitute.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately for optimal crispiness.
