Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of coconut and the tenderness of shrimp in this easy-to-make dish, perfect for any occasion. The air fryer method ensures a healthier version of this classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the shrimp evenly in the coconut mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Air fry the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh shrimp and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: shrimp, coconut, air fryer, appetizer, seafood